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Hi Everyone!

I woke up this morning super excited to go to school and to walk along the beach to get there. Let me tell you, the walk did not disappoint ! I mean guys, this is literally my view the entire way to school. Now there is a faster street way but I'd say the ocean is definitely worth the extra three minutes of my time. Really, how is this my life. 

Classes were great! It's just me and this Italian lawyer Sylvia. The material subjects are hard, and I'm realizing I'm missing a lot of critical vocabulary, but that's why I'm here. Literally, today we were studying the Spanish political system and I had to explain the electoral college system to my professor. Mate, I barely understand it in English, and now you want me to tell you all about it in a foreign language? It was rough, but I think I got the point across.

The teacher, Manuel, will not let me get away with anything. He forces me to read out loud and if I don't answer the question after Sylvia, he then specifically asks me for my opinion. Super good for learning purposes, but definitely panic inducing for me. I know that with time I'll get into the hang of it and my Spanish will definitely get better. However, today I totally failed. Manuel goes "what do you think about the Spanish monarchy and the role of the king in the justice system?" What does this chick here say? Me and my big fat mouth goes "Well, frankly the king doesn't really do anything for the justice system. I mean, I'm not saying my country is much better with Trump for president but at least we have got a triangle of powers with checks and balances. Whereas your king doesn't contribute to anything, he's...inutil" Guys, in my attempt to find the right adjective, I called the king of Spain useless/worthless/superfluous! Major cringe moment. Oops.

Good thing my classmate and professor were pretty chill and were like WHAAAATTT? and then after the initial shock laughed it off and then countered my point with the importance of symbolism to unify people into a community. Oh gosh, if this first day is an indication for how this week is going to go, buckle your seat belts because I'm sure this won't be my first transgression. 

Classes flew by and before I knew it I was back at home. I had to do some studying but I can't complain too much when this is my balcony view. I sat out there studying until sunset. 

Tomorrow I'm going to make sure to find time to sit on the beach, but for today, I'm content to admire it from afar. 

Love you guys lots,

Carolyn