Spanish Cooking Class, ect, ect, ect.

September 14, 2011

The last two days we have had Spanish cooking classes. On the first day we learned how to make La Tortilla Espanola and El Gazpacho. We went into a kitchen in the hospitality building and were able to learn and help make several dishes. We had to wear hair nets and aprons so all of the pictures came out really goofy and ridiculous…. But kind of hilarious. Today we learned how to make Paella and dessert pastries that are usually sold during La Semana Santa. The chef was really nice and I could understand everything he was saying. I really appreciate it when people are easy to understand in Spanish.

Tomorrow we have to present our final presentation, as well as take our final exam in our Intensive Spanish class. I can’t believe it’s already over. Eight class periods for a 3 credit class = a good deal. I really enjoyed the class and the professor. I didn’t mind having to sit there for 4 hours a day either. It was probably the first Spanish class in college that I haven’t felt intimidated or petrified to talk and participate in. I guess being forced to speak Spanish in real life for the last 2 weeks has finally cracked some of my inhibitions. I’m okay with that.  I learned a lot about social norms as well as lists upon lists of vocabulary words in this class. I’m not particularly thrilled to study for the exam but I figure I’ll manage. I probably should have started to study earlier but ehhhh… ‘asi es la vida.’ On top of that, we really need to work on our final presentation. We have to create a radio show that is 30 minutes long. It’ll get done eventually.

I finally got my schedule for the rest of my classes I will be taking this semester. It couldn’t be better. My weekend starts at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss! I’m taking Spanish Art History, Latin American Civilization, Spanish Cinema, and a Practical Spanish class. In the practical Spanish class I get to go into one of the local public schools and work in the classroom with 8 year olds. I’ll either be placed in an English, Science, or PE class. I’m really excited but kind of nervous. I’m afraid that the kids are going to be difficult to understand but I guess I’ll survive. On top of that, kids are not necessarily my favorite, but I’m sure it’ll be an experience none the less.