Santiago, you have outdone yourself

Hey all! The last couple days in Santiago have been so crazy weather-wise, that I couldn't help but dedicate a post to them. Sunday night, as I prepared to settle in for some serious stuyding, I received a text message from Mar, our program director: "Local authorities cancelled classes for tomorrow due to very strong winds and heavy rain..." YES! That is how crappy the weather is here...school was canceled. I didn't sign up for this! But a day off is a day off, and I happily put off my homework and studying another day, opting for some Twilight reading instead (I LOVE this series, you can blame Samantha (Smith) for that one). In any case, I got in another day of lazing about, as the weather was scary and leaving the house wasn't looking like such a good idea. In the evening, however, I did venture over to Laura and Sam's, so I could do the reading for class (i hadn't gone out to get the book yet, weather was too crappy). I ended up staying for dinner, and then we watched "She's the Man", an oh so horribly good movie starring none other than Amanda Bynes...haha. It was a nice time, and I made it home without getting blown away, by that time it had calmed down quite a bit. Despite the weather on Monday, today (tuesday) was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Seriously, the best weather we've had since I've been here. I must have looked like such an idiot walking to class, practically bouncing with happiness and a doofy grin on my face, but it was so nice!!! Apparently, the good weather is supposed to last over the weekend (except tomorrow, which is supposed to be a bit rainy); it was soooo nice to see the sun. It was funny, walking to class, I kept getting the feeling that something was different. After looking around and thinking about it, I realized what it was...It was like the first time I had walked around the city without it being wet! Seriously, I am so used to have to walk slowly, carefully so that my boots wont slip on the wet ground, or so that I wont step in the puddle. But today, I could walk as fast as I wanted, it was actually dry! So yes, I had to share my glorious day in the sun with you all. It was funny, after class I went to a bookshop to look for the book we needed for class (which everyone has been having trouble finding), and as I was browsing the Italy travel books Florette and Laura came in without me noticing, and got the last copy of the two books I needed! I of course came over and we had a good laugh over it, and then we all went to another bookstore close by so I could get the books as well. Afterwards, we went to Burger King for a snack, our own little American Embassy, and hung out for a bit eating and talking. Laura invited me over for dinner again (yes!), so after stopping at a cafe for a bit we went to the grocery store and picked up all the necessary ingredients. Another great night having dinner Sam and Laura's, along with Florette; we had a really fun time. As Laura said, it felt like we're a little family :), Laura being the mom, haha. So yes, I had a really great day today in Santiago, and just thought I would share! Lets hope this good weather lasts, Laura and I are planning to go on our first run together tomorrow so it better!