Tanoshikatta!
The first week of 2nd semester went pretty good. On Thursday I had my first Japanese conversation class since ages. Even though I had to adjust my ears it went OK. My teacher can only speak a few words Dutch, so during the class she speaks Japanese. Even though it’s confusing sometimes, I definitely like it because it keeps you tuned in :twinkle: 
I also had the introduction class of Japanese Urban Anthropology - and it turns out my (new) roommate also follows the same class!
I celebrated the nice week with a visit to the Touch of Latin theater show of Ruth Jacott together with my parents and big sister :saylove: 
I love Ruth Jacott’s songs because of the beautiful Dutch lyrics. Sometimes Dutch sounds so *ugyuuu* but when I listen to Ruth Jacott (or Bløf or Paul de Leeuw) I’m always amazed how Dutch songs can be pretty nice *sigh*
I bought a 100% Madrid guide to help me prepare my visit in April. It lists so much locations and fun things to do 
I told Klaas I bought the guide and asked him if he already visited some nice clubs. He thought it was a brilliant move and asked me if I could send him the guide! Like NO WAY ~ I don’t want him to go clubbing without me - besides it’s MY guide 
Hahaha~ oh well, I did promise that I would email him some interesting addresses…
Even though homework is taking up most of my time I decided to pick up knitting again. I finished the chunky garter stitch scarf some time ago and I’m wearing it almost every day. I’m working on a dark chocolate spring scarf, I may add stripes in another color or decorate it with buttons. I also started with my first book for the Read 12 Books in 2007 Challenge. It’s the Dutch translation of “Mischiefs of the Bad Girl” or “Travesuras de la niña mala” written by Mario Vargas Llosa (?) I’m really enjoying it! 
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Blof maakt inderdaad mooie Nederlandse muziek, I.O.S. heeft ook altijd hele mooie teksten!
Haha wat een fanatiek berichtjes trouwens over de VU Nou eigenlijk spreekt de UVA me totaal niet aan 
Ik vond de open dag helemaal niks, de universiteit ligt in het centrum (en ik deel nou eenmaal niet je enthousiasme voor amsterdam haha) en de opleidingen aan de VU spreken me meer aan. Oh en de VU ligt dichter bij dan de UVA
I like when foreign language teachers do that. Except on days I’m tired or sick b/c then it was harder to keep up & focus.
I think when you get to Madrid you’ll get to have a blast b/c people who live in cities rarely do the “tourist” stuff or the party stuff. I hadn’t even really toured DC till my little sister came! Guests are the perfect excuse to get motivated.
Ooh, knitting! I recently picked up knitting again as well It’s so relaxing and rewarding (if you manage to finish what you started, that is )
Awww, I miss taking Japanese. I definitely need to start back up with taking my Japanese classes, I’ve been slacking! Even if your teacher speaks Japanese through the entire class, it is a really good way to learn… I wish my Japanese teacher spoke more of it.
You are really looking forward to your trip to Madrid! I think its great that you are getting guides and stuff for when you go. Its good to know where the good places are before you go!
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It’s always nice to have someone to talk to about the classes you are taking. That way if you get lost, maybe they can help.
Brightly colored buttons! hehehe
The scarf is looking good. I think it’d be pretty cool with buttons.