October 10th

Classes have started and I realize that most students came here with a group from their country. No one else came from Eastern Illinois University so for the first time in my life I feel 100% independent.

Shopping is a good way to practice Spanish. I get out the dictionary beforehand and make my list. So far Vicente has had me try his very, very healthy meals. Many of them consist of oats, fish, raw vegitable salad, lentils, and multigrain bread. I don´t know how, but these concoctions are very good.