School in Europe Rocks!!!

So we had Cuban for dinner tonight...it is safe to say that I may not be a fan of Cuban food. It was interesting to say the least. It was a rice dish that had a spicy hot sauce on top of it. Then as the protein we had two sunny side up eggs and a caramelized banana. I loved the banana and the rice that didn't have any sauce other than that I made a big food pile and pushed it around the rest of dinner. For dessert we had cake so that was good!!! Anyways the food here is growing on me but it's still hard to adjust to eating so late here. I just skyped my dad and he was very adamant about when he gets to Madrid we will be eating at 5! Which I thought was very funny because if we eat 5 we will be the only people in the restaurants.
In other news my dancing is a huge hit here! I am really loving my dance class. Our teacher is very funny and she makes learning the steps so easy. We start off class every day with warm ups. We have to walk to a dance studio a block from school and the whole studio is mirrors so that we can watch our body movements. Well all during warm ups we do these crazy skills and me and all my roommates end up just laughing at each other because we all look so silly. I have mastered the beginner version of the tango. Next week out teacher is taking us to a salsa club to try out the two dances we have learned. I think we will have so much fun because all my friends and I are in the class and it will just be so funny to see 20 American students trying to latin dance in a club.
I talked to my parents for the first time today in a few days. It was awesome to get to talk to them. I missed them all weekend but we kept missing eachother with them being in chicago. They were at the merchandise mart which as many of you know is my favorite time of year....It was a sad day that I couldn't be with them. Normally dad and I take all the lotion and lip balm samples that we can smuggle out. Mom said that LC got some wedding stuff there which is exciting I cant wait to see what is going on with the wedding. It's so weird that my sister will have her wedding planned when I get back. Good think I'm in that dance class because I want to look good in a bridesmaid dress. lol
I'm trying to go to a Real Madrid game. I need to get bub a jersey but since they are really expensive I might get him a fake one at the flea market. lol Love you BUB! Although I did look at the roster and real Madrid is very attractive as a whole. I can't wait and I will have to keep you posted.
Today one of my roommates found out that her grandfather passed away late last night. She has been sick all week with a sinus infection and hasn't gone to school yet. So she is not having a good time. She is an only child and I don't know how she is holding it together. My family is so important to me that I would be a wreak if anything ever happened. I truly and blessed to have such a happy and healthy family to love and support me.
I am going to go to bed early tonight because I haven't been feeling well the last few days. I think its mostly the change in sleep and weather. I will be fine but I need to start sleeping more. As per the request of Dale I am going to start writing every other day as to keep you all updated on my everyday life. I know I am so exciting that you are back home are just waiting on my every word. lol
I am off to bed but I love all of you and don't forget if you would like a post card leave your address. LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL!!!
Adios.

oh ps My address while in spain is
Ana Anton
attn: Aly Colee
Calle Arenal 20-5 degrees Iz
28013 Madrid Spain

When it says degrees it literlly means draw a little circle by the 5 because it means that our apartment is the left apartment on the 5th floor. Well now I'm really leaving LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL!
Aly

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