Last week lineup

So this is what finals week feels like...sitting inside, working on my Media and Politics study guide while it's 68 degrees and sunny. Every now and then, I glance up from my Mac and look out the window, tempted to grab my towel and rush up to the rooftop. However, I'm halfway through my review and insist on finishing it (after a blogging break, of course).

Monday, monday, monday. You know how Mondays are pretty much the worst day of the week? Well, I had two papers and two exams due this past Monday, which made for a late Sunday night. I couldn't have been antsier during my last class where I basically just had to show up and turn in my final assignments.  The bright side was that I got to see my ever-so handsome and witty teacher, Xavi, one last time. And guess what? He hugged me! My schoolgirl crush peaked at that moment. Filled with elation, I joined Anjali for a last tapas meal at La Boqueria market where we enjoyed patatas bravas and chorizo with our Estrellas. We then made our way home and I took a siesta so I could be revived for my first and last Loco Lunes at Apollo. The club was better than expected, especially when Maddie and I were asked to come to the VIP section. We danced our butts off and left a little bit sweatier than when we entered. However, there was a great loss that night: Maddie's camera. And it was her camera that just so happened to be the one that held all the super cool photos of us dancing on stage next to the hipster DJ, the vast and crowded floor of people rockin' to the music, and our smiling faces on our last night out. At least I captured these gems...

Tuesday was a beach day. Maddie and I were in need of some sun and wanted to sweat out any liquids left in our bodies from the previous night. On our way to the beach, we stopped at one of the many markets to grab some provisions: water and chips. And these weren't just any chips. With some encouragement, Maddie purchased a bag of cheeseburger flavored Lays. Now, stay with me on this. THEY WERE GREAT! It was like a teeny little cheeseburger in your mouth - ketchup, pickles, and all. Go ahead, judge us, but these things were delicious. I suggest you run to you your local grocery market now to stock up since they're limited edition. After a solid 4 hours in the sun, we packed up and headed home. Lucky us because a thunderstorm began just 5 minutes after I walked into my apartment. The rain continued into the nighttime, when FCBarça played their ultimate rival, Real Madrid, to see who would go onto the championship. Barça defended their home turf with a final 1-1 score, which was then combined with their 2-0 score from last week's game in Madrid. Ya know what that means...we're headed to the championship baby! 

Wednesday or, Hump Day, as I like to call it. I was 'up and at it' early to meet two of my friends, Christina and Nicole for a coffee date. We met at the ever popular Plaza Catalunya and sauntered up Rambla Catalunya to a cafe I had been a few times before with the lovely Deniz. We sat there, like true Barcelonians, sipping on our cafés con leche, while happily chatting away. Even after finishing our coffee and croissants, we continued sharing stories and feelings about our families, returning to the U.S., and being seniors. It was a great last coffee date with the girls and I hope to keep in touch with them once we return back to our accustomed lives. 

So here I sit, writing about Russian politics, wishing I was outside. One more final and I will be done with study abroad and done with my Junior Year (sigh).