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What main languages are spoken here?:

English is the main language. However, Santa Barbara is influenced by Mexican culture and as a result, many of the residents also speak Spanish.

What type of money is used here?:

The U.S. Dollar, which consists of paper bills and coins of different sizes.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

It costs about $1.45 for a 16 oz. water bottle.

What was the best meal this week?:

There is a place in Los Angeles that opened called Pepperlunch, where they serve you food on a hot black skillet and you cook it yourself. It is in the Japanese style and everything was delicious. 

What music did I listen to this week?:

My favorite band of all time is the Beatles. Especially the songs "Here Comes the Sun" and "Hey Jude".

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I went hiking in the mountains surrounding Santa Barbara and found even more orange and red leaves. It was fun to get in some exercise with a view!

What did I read this week?:

I am halfway through Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift. I picked up the classic book at a thrift store last week and I am really enjoying it so far. 

Other news from this week:

I think I'm coming down with a cold. I better run to the store and get some medicine. Wish me luck!

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