Everyday is an adventure

I thought maybe that things would settle down or that I would get bored with being here. I've already been here three weeks and everyday I learn something new. Life never ceases to surprise me. I am going to condense my thoughts because I have many :)

Today was the first day of classes. It was really interesting and surreal. My current life is a like a film. It's hard to describe but it's unlike going to classes at UT. So far my two professors are guys. My international finance teacher said don't be surprised or embarrassed if we see him at bars. They have lives too and it's not a big deal. lol I can't even imagine seeing my professors from UT, downtown on a Friday night. Here it's no big deal. He also said he'd meet us outside of class and it is absolutely no problem. Even if we miss class because we are traveling he'll meet us outside class and give notes etc. How wonderful is that?! Maybe it's only this professor that does this but I can definitely get used to that!

I got home today at 6 (very late!) and the electricity was out in my apartment/ neighborhood. I had to walk up a couple flights of stairs in the dark and I rode the Metro with 4583795 hombres that were going to the Sevilla vs. Real Madrid game. I live five minutes away and I can hear it. I WILL go to a game soon. This game was too expensive but soon :) I love where I live. Game day atmosphere is indescribable.

Also today someone told me I seem very nice and that my Spanish was pretty good. Spanish people are so direct and don't believe in being PC so in cases like this it's great! This was the nicest ( and most genuine) compliment I've received so far. This is such an improvement from being told I'm very difficult hah.

random things I've learned:
-huevo frito = fried egg =sunny side up
-vale= okay( said here A LOT, like every other word is vale, but in Sevilla it's pronounced with a 'b' so bale!)
-chupitos= shots
-when you greet someone you kiss on left cheek first then right
-mamarracho= mess,fool, loser (but only older people use this word)
-tonto/a= stupid
-carinosa= affectionate
-They use @ for chicos/chicas or both gendered words (e.g. chic@s)
-There are 6 German girls in one of my classes and after class they knocked on the table apparently,Germans don't clap and instead knock on the table
-hijo de puta= son of a bitch taught to me by one of my intercambios
-hola tia/tio or hola illo is like 'hey dude'