Day Twenty-Six

So far, we have been in Lima for the same amount of days as there are letters in the alphabet. Crazy.
Anyways,  I did not want to wake up for the 6 am alarm this morning, but I just had to bite the bullet. After my run, I got ready for school and headed on my merry way, making the necessary Starbuck's stop per usual.
Today in El Sol, we continued practicing everything we have learned so far, with special emphasis on el estilo indirecto y la voz pasiva. I find these classes to be a lot more enjoyable as the conversation is more open. Also, according to JuanCarlos, we stopped learning the grammar and now the next step, the hardest, is learning all of the vocabulary. I think this thought is the reason JuanCarlos prompts us to ask any questions we may have about the Spanish language and culture. He is more concerned that we actually comprehend what we are doing than any grade we might receive. He's a really cool guy, I am so happy he has been my teacher for the past two weeks. Oh, and I am still working on the entire dog situation.  As for conversation, we discussed the following problem: a manager reported his own company for their illegal pollution of a nearby river - should he be fired or continue working there? The hour flew by as we discussed morals, corruption with business and the necessity to protect the environment. I was especially excited to discuss this matter because it helps me practice talking about topics that truly interest me and are significant in my life: the environment.
Once classes ended, we headed to UNIFE. If I am completely honest, I was close to staying home as I was feeling very ill, but I knew I had to rally. First, we ate potatoes and lomo saltado for lunch. We finished lunch early, so we spent the rest of the hour walking around the architecture fair again (which was selling makeup, desserts and jewelry so I am unsure as to how that all relates to architecture). Then, we proceed to the presentations which took a total of two hours today. It's interesting to listen to and engage in the presentations, but it is difficult for my to sit still for two hours. Due to this, I pulled out an old trick from high school: friendship bracelet string. I may look odd, but it helps me release my energy while simultaneously focusing on the presentations. Also, someone gets a bracelet/anklet out of it so its a win-win-win, but I am running out of sting so I need to find some soon. After the presentations, we attended a lecture about architecture, specifically that of the Incans. It was interesting, but a lot of it we knew from the myriad museums that we visited the first week. To end the day, we watched the Marinera performance, and some of us even learned the dance. OR at least tried to (shoutout to Ryan who slipped and ruined his shot at being a professional Marinera-er.
Finally, we headed home, and I had a pasta dinner and carrot cake dessert waiting for me. Today was too long and calls for an early night, so buenas noches!