Alexandra CP #6

            On Thursday, June 8, 2017, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, my conversation partner and I attended one of FSU’s outdoor Summer Band Concerts at FSU’s amphitheater.  It was a very enjoyable and relaxing evening.  This event gave us a chance to talk about musical terms and popular American music.  We talked about the different instruments we saw on stage.  The band played our national anthem.  Gabriela asked me to tell her the lyrics and explain their meaning.  She was really interested in learning about this piece.  The band also played music from The Pirates of the Caribbean, and Gabriela recognized it.  I enjoyed seeing her connect with the music.  It reminded me that even if people speak different languages, the same music can be a part of each of our lives.  Gabriela told me that she and her friends are going to travel during their summer break, so I told her about places here in the Southeast that she could drive to like Disney, Miami, or Atlanta.  I really loved getting to know Gabriela through this program.  It was neat to introduce her to the U.S. and learn about Brazil.  This program has inspired me to make more international friends.