havanna cafe-- only person drinking a smoothie in this "cold" weather

So I guess I could start this post with a funny little anecdote like I did the other ones but honestly I can't chose which one. It could be the story about me missing my bus stop, or the one about the mystery meat (or maybe it's fish?) that i get every night but actually tastes good,  or about the four trips i had to make to get my cell phone to start working. But I think I'll just start off by saying I tried the ice cream. Yes the world famous ice cream, and now I understand why. it is a god send. IT IS SENT FROM GOD. The ice cream is the product of an angels love in a creamy, delectable, edible, form. I tried white chocolate yesterday and plan on concurring every flavor on the menu. if i gain weight it was well worth it. I dont know what exactly makes the ice cream so good all i know is its unlike anything I've had. 


Anyways, before I start sounding even more weird I"ll talk about some things i've accomplished:
(1) El subte (aka metro):  I have that thing pretty much down pat, and yes it is only a straight line but I'm proud. Thank god i understand it. its what i take to school everyday. It's about an hour commute to school everyday which means i leave my apartment around 745 to get there in time for classes at 9.
I usually meet a friend lincoln who lives a block and a half away from me and we walk there change subte lines twice and then have a 6ish block walk to school. Its not bad, but then again it isnt that cold yet. I go to school at UBA (universidad de buenos aires) in the philosophy and letras branch of the school. The building is pretty run down and there are political signs everywehere but I like that it is so different than what I'm used to. I have castellano and history in the morning with a half hour break in between and then lunch for an hour and then lit. They definitely arent the most entertaining classes of my life and I'm not always sure whats going on but it's worth the credit.

(2) I got asked by a lady for directions today and I was able to answer. (I hope I was right) maybe its not that big of a deal but i felt super accomplished.

things i need to accomplish:
(1) el collective (aka the bus system)---realllllly struggling with that one
(2) learn spanish--a minor detail really.


At the moment I'm sitting in a very crowded cafe writing this and indulging in facebook. I had class today and later some friends and I are going to go get some dinner. we're not sure where but we have a meeting spot that we all know how to get to so I can't complain.


Also, let me just say I've met some awesome people on this trip which makes it so much better. 


sorry this wasnt the most entertaining blog post but I figure it'll just serve as a reminder that I'm alive.


ending note: its funny because things that are simple, like buying a folder or finding a seat in a cafe, aren't so simple here. And even the chores and obligations I have don't feel like work.




and also, Uruguay this weekend!