Let It Snow

That's right, it snowed. In Koper. In March. First time in 50 years or something like that. FML the weather hates me. I can hear you laughing from Winnipeg right now. Shut it.

It wouldn't be such a big deal, except that the wind practically blows you over. They name the wind Burja; and it was blowing at I think 60 kmph this week. RIDIC. Also, 1 cm of snow shuts down the entire city of Koper. Buses stopped running, stores were closed, even the bar was closed! 1 CENTIMETRE! Although, to be fair, when the wind got at it, it was icy as eff. So, yes, that has been my week. Wind, snow, ice, everything closed, and now it's back to normal ish.

Pretty tame week this week, a few outings but nothing special. Went to church Sunday even after a late night out...I know, impressive. That church is fricken freezing, but also beautiful. Pretty much the same mass that i'm used to; about an hour long, but with more (and slightly better) singing. Didn't really feel like going out in gale force winds during the first few days this week, so we mostly stuck around at home and did some reading and planning for future trips. I managed to plow through the third twilight (628 pages) in two days. That is boredom at it's finest folks.

Last night we had our second international evening at SOUP; Spain! They gave an excellent presentation, made Sangria for everyone, and then taught us all a dance that people do when they are drunk in Spain. All around good night. Then we went to watch soccer, as we seem to do every wednesday night, and then some daring people took a taxi (in the ice and snow) to portoroz where a party was being held at the big club there. Not me! Mom, be proud, I turned down a party to go home and sleep becauseee I actually had class today! I know, you are all shocked. My roommate did not make it though, she was REALLY ill from the night before, which I find hilarious. Anyway, met this prof guy, Mitja Zagar, and he seems nice but BOY does he like to talk. FOUR HOURS STRAIGHT with no break. That was my first lecture. I kinda wanted to die of boredom, but i put on my interested face so he would not suspect my suicidal thoughts. Oh man is he boring. I can't even explain how boring he is...he barely even talked about what he was supposed to be talking about...he, instead, gave us a history of the universe in relation to culture and ethnicity. Yes, I said UNIVERSE. It was four hours after all. So, we have to go to Ljubljana on Monday for a guest lecture (which, I believe is also planned to be 4 hours long, UGH!)and also to plan meetings with Mitja. I don't really want to have to go to Ljub. every other week or whatever, but we will see what he says. I know I have to do a 15ish page paper for him, as well as an oral exam (blech) and he seems pretty intense about it, so lets all cross our fingers for me and hope he is as nice as he is boring! He seems very willing to help us with our papers and give us guidance when we need it, so that is excellent.

Tomorrow is friday!...meaning class at 3 and then later probably going to El Pirata, which is quickly becoming my favourite place EVER. It is the perfect mix of pub and club..its chill but also dancey and very comfortable if not a bit small. Loves it. Saturday we (erasmus people) have been invited to Matej's house in Izola for an party which promises to be a good time. And thennn I will have to start deciding where I want to go while I am here because time is ticking and I want to get to Italy, Budapest, Prague, London, and parts of Croatia, as well as getting over to the other side of the country to see the fam. And I don't want to be away from Koper too much, because I still want to hang out with all my new friends! So much to do, so little time!

Title Track: Michael Buble