Video Blogging?

I recently made a Youtube channel where I've been uploading myself video blogging also known as "vlogging". So if my Facebook and blog aren't enough to keep you in the loop, or you'd just like to join me as I go for a walk or eat ice cream (both of which I do very often) then you can check out my videos at  http://www.youtube.com/bungusloofah. Otherwise, keep checking back for my latest written blogs here! And as always, thanks for your support everyone!

Healthy Choices

Living in today's modern world, we know how many things are grabbing us at the neck and consuming our lives. For me, it's the computer. And I'm getting sick of sitting in Spain wondering why my spanish isn't improving and why I'm getting so fat. So from here on out, I'm setting a few rules for the remainder of my days on exchange. 

-Computer time < 30min

- Journal

- Go outside

- Exercise

- Practice Spanish

-drink green tea

.....eat ice cream....

Just kidding about the last one ;)

Coming Home

Today, for the first time since we've changed host families, I returned to my first house to have lunch with Javier, Cristina, Gloria, and Elena.

At 12:30 Javier and Gloria picked me up in the city and the conversation flew effortlessly on our way to the house. Not only has my spanish improved, but we also had a whole month of things to catch up on. We drove that familiar route all the way to the wooden gate that opened to welcome us home. That's exactly what it felt like- I was coming home.

I ran into the house to hug and kiss Cristina and then it was Elena's turn. Oh how I love my little spanish sister and her hugs that turn into a death squeeze! They asked about my life with my new family and I asked about their new exchange student (who was out with a friend for the day).

I took a peak in my old room, and it felt strange to see someone else's belongings in a place that once felt so "mine"...

Emma came later for lunch and it was just like good old times. Elena got hyper and wouldn't stop laughing and Javier made my favorite German salad. The food was delicious, but you should never expect anything less when Javier and Cristina are cooking! We were reconnected and there was happiness in the air- the way it should be when you're surrounded by the ones you love.

After stuffing our faces with paella it was siesta time- and Javier is still recovering from jet lag from his trip to Mexico- so we all took our spots on the couch to watch a movie and stay warm by the fire.

The day was nothing too exciting. We just had lunch and then relaxed like a normal sunday afternoon, but that's exactly what I needed. Going back to a family that I love and a routine that is so familiar was like a breath of fresh air. I could relax, put my feet up on the coffee table, and say "Welcome to my spanish home."