The past couple of days, I've made a couple of museum stops. On both Sunday and yesterday, I went to Museo del Prado, one of the premier art museums in Madrid. Got to visit my good buddies from humanities class, Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and so much more! (I feel like I'm advertising right now haha). My favorite section contained drawings from different artists, some large and framed, others in their original sketchbooks.
An example of one of Goya's drawings:
I still haven't been to the Reina Sofia yet to see my beloved Guernica, but I'll definitely make that a priority very soon!
On another note, I officially started at Club Metropolitan. The interview went well, though I was left slightly confused about what they wanted me to do, since they told me to arrive in athletic clothes the next day and be ready to work out. "Wait, what??" As it turns out, they wanted me to use all the equipment and attend a couple of classes this first week so I can know exactly how every part of the gym functions. This way, I can actually efficiently help the people who come in while I work. So basically, I've been asked to work out as part of my job, and I think that I am totally ok with that! =P
The machines there are all by Technogym, and what I really like about is that they use a program called Wellness System. Each machine has a slot for a "key" that records your workout. Each person who chooses to do this system can get personalized workouts from one of the trainers, and they simply follow the workout using their own data key. They then upload the data into the Wellness System computer and BAM! You've got a recording of what your workout plan was, what you actually did (as this may vary), and how you've progressed. Pretty cool, if you're the kind of person who forgets things over time (like me). To give an idea of what the key looks like:
http://www.technogym.com/gb/products/software-hardware/systems-line/ws-key/696 .
Finally, the Spanish part of my Spain trip. Well. It has been interesting because I think my brain sometimes decides to go into "off" mode when it comes to foreign language. Some days, I can say everything, and other days I can't seem to say a thing (though luckily, that hasn't happened as much)! Luckily, I've at least been able to understand basically everything. Also, working at the gym has also helped me quickly learn a ton of exercise/anatomy/health vocabulary that's very applicable to my major!
For now, I'm going to bed so I can get up early and buy an unlimited Metro pass for June before work. Which, weirdly enough, is not available at the Metro station itself, but at one of the gazillions of estancos (tobacco shops).
¡Hasta luego!
May I just start by saying, I get so excited when you post something new- it gives my life some meaning during the day.
ReplyDeleteDude, that tracking thing sounds so cool! I wish we had something like that. Instead, I am sweating all over random equipment with a bunch of cute muscular guys pumping a bazillion pound of iron while I struggle on a 30 pound arm machine. Yes, I am the one girl switching the weight up to 70 before I get off so the guys think I'm doing more that I am.
It's a pathetic life I lead compared to you. ANYWAYSSS
That is so awesome about the art museums, and I can hear your voice in my head trying to tell people how to say your name. I'm glad that the interview went well!! This is all seriously working out perfectly for your future career :) woooo!! And gracias for teaching me new Spanish terminology, I feel cultured :) Miss you girl!