theres no passing this class

Well, hopefully there is. But seriously, I am so bad/tired of Grabado. It takes over my life. I'm just generally bad at art I think, so taking this class was probably not the brightest decision. I have my first critique next Tuesday, and have one more class to work before that. I don't know that I'll be able to finish everything in time. I'm a little nervous.

Its cold here in Guanajuato. And when I say cold, I mean 70's, 60's in the mornings. That's cold for here! Jacket weather already? Uh oh. I only have one hoody and a bunch of cardigans. We'll see how that lasts me.

I think I'm getting a cold. Or had a cold. Or something.

Gossip girl is downloading. This show keeps me sane (or at least entertained for a good 45 minutes).

i don't know how i'm running out of money ALREADY

OH wait! I do. It's this little class I take called "GRABADO" (aka print making) and I spend around 10 dollars every two classes for supplies. That adds up man!

I hate money. I wish we didn't use it. Life would be better.

Tomorrow is the international day of peace. Today there are people all over the jardin coloring with chalk on the sidewalks. Their pieces are SOOO intense and amazing. I would never be able to do anything like that. My friend Eros tried to teach me techniques of drawing, and basically that was an EPIC fail.

Next Thursday Jourie and Jack are going to Tampico until Monday, which has a beach, because we don't have class. But the bus ticket alone is around $90 and I don't think I could afford that. So I guess next weekend I'll be chillen at home watching lots and lots of movies. Hopefully Dad's box of movies gets here quickly; otherwise I might be a little bored for four days.

Well, I'm off to work on my project for grabado. Again, like usual. This class is killing me.

VMA'S

I'm annoyed. Everyone's status updates are in regards to Kanye's big diss to Taylor Swift, and I can't even see it in real time because the TV is two hours behind. Oh well, bigger problems in life, right? 

I'm currently trying to look up the answer to who the "conquistador" was here in mexico and how the process of colonization was for one of my homework assignments. Not very fun. At least I slept all day, so I can stay up for a while and write this thing. 

This weekend I met a lot more people. It's pretty fun to find your own Mexican friends and see them around town. Makes me feel more and more like I actually live here and am not just visiting. 

My spanish has also definitely improved. I am getting pretty excited about it. I feel like I know more about everything. 

Mexican independence day is the 15th (this Wednesday). I guess we're going to Dolores Tuesday night, because Anai is planning a party or something. I'm pretty excited. woo. 

Well, I guess that's about it for now. Back to homework. 

I am alive

My teeth are healing (I think), I received my package from my family, I am in the process of downloading my Greek episode for the week so I can watch it in the millions of hours I just sit around my house waiting for other people to wake up, and I went out with my friend In (its short for something I can't pronounce) to the coolest cafe I have ever been to here. BUT something scary happened yesterday. Well, not scary, just sad. I saw the dog catcher in the plaza getting a stray dog. He put this noose around his neck and pulled him straight up, carrying him off the ground all the way to the car. It looked really painful, and I felt really bad for the poor puppy. Some little 12 year old started bawling when she saw it happening. Dog catchers, why do you have to be so mean?! Anyway, I am about to go to my last check up (hopefully) for my teeth here in the next hour. Hopefully all is good! :) 

dental disaster

So while I have been here I have had a little problem with pain in my back teeth on my right side. Apparently I had a major infection in my mouth, and never had dealt with the problem, making it worse. After dying in pain I finally went to the dentist, who prodded at my teeth for a good two hours. Some black stuff came out of my mouth, but talking about it completely grosses me out all over again. So yeah, I am in a little bit of pain. 

Last night I went out with Jack and Jourie for a little bit, because I was tired of sitting around my house in complete pain. We went to Los Lobos, a bar that plays oldies music (all rock). Of course, loving Pink Floyd and the Doors I knew all the words to all the songs. 

Today is lazy sunday, which is perfect because I am exhausted! 

I think thats all for the updates as of now. More to come.