Friday, July 8, 2011

I finished my paper!

I finished my paper!


I am now officially done with coursework in España and can enjoy myself for two more weeks. I'm really proud of my achievement. This was the first time I didn't stay up all night starting a research paper due the next day and I don't think it turned out too badly. Also, I got an A- on my coursework with Mester so my chances of getting a 4.0 for my 12 credit hours here is pretty high. My classmates also did very well on their work and tonight is time for celebrations.


On a more worrisome note, I've had a stomach ache all week that hasn't gone away so I finally talked to Sra. Pites about it. She thinks I have a virus and suggested a diet and a medicine I can pick up at a pharmacy on the way home. If that doesn't help, she will take me to the doctor tomorrow while I still have insurance here. I'll be fine, but please keep me in your prayers. I'm really nervous about the next two weeks if this can't be sorted out quickly.


Finally, to answer Laura's question, Salamanca is a very safe city. It's recommended that girls walk accompanied at night, but during the day there's no concern.


Tonight we are going out to celebrate(I'll be drinking water and going home early though), I have a brief presentation on Toledo tomorrow at 1:00pm and then we leave Salamanca forever on Sunday. From Salamanca we'll go to Toledo for the day and at night end in Madrid where the group spends its last night in Spain. On Monday, Catherine, Karen and I will be on our own.


I'll try to update you on my health as soon as possible, but it may be a few days before I have a computer.


God bless!

2 comments:

  1. Congratulations on the paper, Joe! And I am praying for you and your health. Miss you and love you!

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  2. Joe Stoooo!! Cheers about your paper! I just finished up school here and am PUMPED!

    Your commented about not staying up all night to finish a paper made me remember our wonderful nights working on Linguistics...namely that paper that killed all of us.

    Oh what joy. I hope we have more of those nights (but with better outcomes...and hopefully me not having a breakdown.)

    I hope your stomach is better. I've had stomach issues off an on this whole trip. I probably should've done something about it, but I'm too stubborn and it was never consistent.

    Enjoy your last week or so in Spain! It was nice seeing your face on Skype today and I can't wait to see you in real life pronto!!

    Paz, amor y zombis,
    Laura

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