Another week

I can't believe I've already been in Madrid a week.  While thinking back on my time here, I thought of some interesting things and thought I would share them with you.

-  I miss convenient to go snacks.  (Like pre-packaged goldfish for the road)
-  I have ridden the bus or metro every day I have been here (including the day I arrived)
-  I like being able to use Spanish daily and am amazed at how my vocabulary is coming back
-  In contradiction to that, I miss the vocabulary I had years ago when I was studying
-  I like the excitement Spaniards have for futbol
-  I don't like the unisex bathroom in the cafeteria
-  I'm tired of being stared at.
-  I'm pretty sure there are two "buttons" on the toilet for number 1 and number 2 (picture below)
-  I wish I could read faster.
-  I like the bus more than the metro because I can see things as I go (instead of the concrete walls) and I have a better sense of direction when I get off the bus.
-  Spaniards separate garbage into materials (paper, plastic, etc.) and food? (I'm not sure how to say that, but basically things that would go in a compost type bin)

Studying abroad is such an eye opening experience in many ways.  Oh the adventures I shall have!

 Back of toilet

 The two buttons on the toilet, one uses more water.  I think they may do this because water is very expensive in Madrid.  Well, utilities in general are expensive.  So I think the middle one is for #1 and then if you press the outer one with the middle one it is for #2.

 A pharmacy

 For those of you who know me

 dun dun dun.. another one bites the dust.  Yes, I brought enough for the entire stay (I hope).  :)

 My awesome fan I got at El Rastro  I was so excited when I saw it.  You have to make sure you get the wooden ones with the smaller tops of material so they give a better breeze.

 Mi bufanda that I got at El Rastro for the Spain Euro Cup game (WE WON!)

 Random picture of some potato chips (onduladas - ruffled)