I have definitely been feeling more optimistic today than I have during this experience so far. I've made a few friends, and we have plans to go out tonight. Actual plans! To an 80s & 90s themed club, where I can bust out my embarrassing dance moves, shame free.
We have now had two Czech lessons, and so far there are no signs that we will ever truly speak Czech. There are two year olds in this country that speak better Czech than we do. Every word has a consonant-vowel ratio of approximately 3:1, and when we try to say words, we sound like jungle animals making mating calls. Nonetheless, I'm enjoying the class, and I think that the experience is bringing us closer together as a group, as we struggle and laugh about it. Today our teacher brought us to the Lennon Wall, as per my request and it was by far one of my favorite sites so far. When I first saw photographs of the Lennon Wall, years ago, I think I truly understood the significant cultural and historical background that made Prague relatable to me. As I've grown from an awkward teen listing to Beatles records to an awkward young adult doing just the same, I think that the Lennon Wall signified to me the reasons I have for wanting to be happy here. It was exactly what I needed to put my in the mood to go out tonight and experience Prague like the young person I'm supposed to be. Mom, I promise I won't drink to the point of hospitalization.
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