Constipation means "to have to poop"

Hola!

I have now officially been gone for 2 weeks. It is crazy to think how much I have done. It seems like I have been here longer than that.

We have been in school for a full week now. I really enjoy how the classes are so diverse. In fact, it is often quite entertaining. For example, on Monday, our professor was talking about introducing products into foreign markets and how in depth research is required before releasing the product. As an example, she talked about introducing a constipation medicine into India. Almost half the class is German and not quite fluent in English so they didn't know what "constipation" meant. Instead of the teacher explaining it, she asked us native speakers to do the honor. One kid said, "it means to be clogged up." Then the German's asked, "what does 'clogged up' mean?" So another kid adds another definition that they don't understand. Finally, someone shouts out, "it's when you can't poop!!" It was quite entertaining. I think the professor could have picked a better example...

In addition to going to class, we have been doing touristy things as well. This past weekend we went to Park Gruell, la Sagrada Familia, la playa (beach), and of course, shopping! The Park Gruell was really pretty. It was initially supposed to be a private community, however, at the time, it was very far from the center of the city and not many people wanted to live there. Only two houses were built out of the 60 that were planned to be built and Gaudi, the architect, lived in one of them. To the left is a picture of the view of Barcelona from Park Gruell. Que bonito no? Also, on of the finales of America's next top model was shot in the park. Of course we had to practice our modeling. Ms. Jay would be so proud :)

As mentioned, we also went to la Sagrada Familia, which is Gaudi's masterpiece, although it is not finished yet. They are estimating that it will take another 30 years to finish. Que loco! I'm going to be 51 before they finish it...that is only if they stay on target. Brittany and I decied that we will have to do a reunion trip in 30 years to see if they have finished la Sagrada Familia!

The beach was nice as well. However, I saw more than I wanted to see, if you know what I mean. It definently is true that Europeans are more comfortable with their bodies than Americans. I'll leave it at that!

Last night we went to an Irish bar to watch Monday Night Football. We didn't end up watching the entire game being that kickoff wasn't till 1am and halftime was around 2:30am. I wish I could have watched the Bears play on Sunday. I'll just have to wait until they play on Monday night.

This weekend is full of activities! On Thursday we have a tour of the Gothic part of Barcelona. Friday, we are going to Sitges, which is a beach town close to hear, as well as a winery. Then, on Saturday, Brittany and I are going to a Barcelona soccer game!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so excited! It should be an amazing experience. We can't wait. On top of those activities, we'll probably through in some more touristy things to do. You know what they say...when in Rome. Maybe that doesn't apply here....

Hasta luego y muchos besos!