Looking back

"Washed" clothes. Now they've been [color safe] bleached, [fabric] softened, but not [soap] cleaned. SIGH. Left for Granada at 12:30. Forgot my camera in (I hope) computer lab. Bought 3 Alhambra postcards and 6.50 euro (1/2 price of Sevilla) disposable camera. Kinda embarrassed to take it out, trying to even out usage (~7/day). Did homework on the way and enjoyed the view. Bought cute purse (wish I'd gotten more) at shop near hotel. A/C didn't work on the floor. Alhambra was beautiful beyond words. Inspired silence. Garden--in its time more so than today (tho' still powerful) engaged senses--fountain, tapestries, open roof, flowering vines. Fountain was being renovated/restored :( Only saw it on my postcard. Went off to GRANADA 10 after checking out a bar with an awesome playlist (US/UK classic rock...and a little alternative) and some interesting pieces of decor (two large stuffed monkeys/orangutans, photos of Yeats and Wilde). Had a vodka & pineapple juice, suggested by Anastasia. Club was 8 euros with free drink (also got a drink ticket of another not planning on drinking. Got a little tipsy...maybe also due to being tired & in my silver 3" heels that were killing my feet before we even made it to the club. Drank 2 tequila&sprites for Jason. <3 Also left the floor when Black Eyed Peas' sacrilegous sampling of "Miserlou" came on...and got hit on by a random guy who inquired about why I wasn't dancing (I explained I liked FOO FIGHTERS much better and he seemed to recognize them--yay). Then when I told him I was from the USA he said something about a trip he'd taken to Massachusetts...at this point, one of the girls took my hand and "rescued" me. I should probably note that the whole time this guy was scooting closer to me with a crazy grin on his face. From there, they guys just got creepier. Granted, my dancing was evidencing the fact that my BAC had risen but there were a couple guys who just tried grinding behind me (or in one case directly in front of me). Seriously, people?! In each case, I stepped to the center of a GA group to get away and was safe for a while. Is it like this in every club, or are Spaniards just horny bastards, lol? Stayed at the club until about 4 when I saw Anastasia, Lisa, Shanna, and Peggy headed out. I took my shoes off to walk home--which got us confused despite the fact that it was pretty much a straight shot. I took a shower in the hotel room (where Marita and Allison were already asleep) and began sweating immediately. Laid down at fiveish and had a fitful night's sleep...for a mere 2 hours. Arg.

-- Brought no normal bras...no white or black or strapless for gauzy/strapless new clothes. Sigh.
-- Only brought BOTTOM of Corona bathing suit (OK on beaches and many public pools). Opposite of work party at Alatoona last year, sigh.
-- Had buffet style dinner with various things I can't even remember. But I remember it was very fulfilling.
-- Need sandals!
Need to buy more souveniers for friends/family
Miss Nacho b/c there are so many dogs in Madrid!
Got a bit worried about money b/c the ATM @ "Museo de aceite" (yes, seriously) said my ACCT balance was 0 euros...even though I'd seen otherwise at lge.com. The ATM in Granada that night just fine.
-- Got some really cool souveniers from Dept. of Tourism.
-- Breakfast was also pretty good--scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee (attempted 3/4 coffee, 1/4 milk) halfway, fruit
-- Paid 1 euro for 30 minutes of computer use to email about my camera. Attempted to drunkenly update my FB status and send Jason an email...I remember something like "I only have 8 seconds but I love you." Not sure if it worked.