Odd things.

I have been gone for 2 months today, which also means that I am coming home in 6 months--which also means that as of today, I am 1/4 of the way done with the program. Wowza...how time flies. I've been thinking about random things lately, and I've compiled a list of things that I miss that are a little odd....here goes...

1.) Squirrels. If you've been to Luther, you know of the infamous squirrels. They're grey, chubby, and have no fear of humans. This week I realized I missed squirrels, as they are no squirrels in Valencia.

2.) Seeing the leaves change. My mom told me that our back tree is changing, and I've seen pics on facebook of all my friends playing in the leaves at Luther. The trees here really don't change.

3.) Carpet. I realized this week that there is no carpet in my house here. There was no carpet at the hotel in Barcelona. In fact, the last time I was on actual carpet may have been at the hotel in Madrid when I first arrived--and that carpet wasn't even soft. So don't be surprised if you hear about me laying on the carpet when I come home.

4.) Peanut Butter. They don't eat it here. You can buy a little tiny jar at the supermarket for 3 euro, but I've heard it doesn't taste the same.

5.) Buttered popcorn at the movies. I've been to the movies a few times since I arrived here, and the theatres don't put butter on the popcorn. It's a lot healthier for you, but it just isn't the same! :)

6.) Dryers. They don't really have clothes dryers here--at least in houses. So some of my clothes have gotten a little stretched out--and I miss getting warm towels out of the dryer for showering.

Yep--those are just a few odd things that I miss. Last night was eventful. After dinner, Amparo dressed Marli and I up in flamenco dresses. The pictures are a little ridiculous--here's one of Marli, Amparo, and me. Enjoy!