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Blunt thoughts of the week...
1. I'm sick of Spaniards (mostly my co-workers) telling me that I need a Spanish boyfriend to improve my Spanish ( Read more... ) -
Amusingly stupid...
Today when I was on my way home from work, the cercanía broke down just as we were pulling into Atocha, and after sitting there for about 20 minutes some brilliant genius in the car I'm sitting in has the GREAT idea to get off the train (which begs the question of RENFE, how was he even able to open the doors???), and WALK to the station, RIGHT ( Read more... ) -
A few palabras on the schools' relationships to auxiliares in Spain
I'm applying to be an auxiliar again in Madrid for next year, because I feel like I'm finally finding my "niche", or I suppose the more apt way to put it is I've found a rhythm that suits me. I've found a groove that feels comfortable for now ( Read more... ) -
super weekend getaway to Granada
First, I'd like to mention that I just translated my CV from Spanish to English. As I was translating it, I realized how bad the Spanish version sounded... or not bad, but some of my job descriptions could have been better. It's so annoying that I still write 10000 times better in English compared to Spanish. But it's not surprising, since I don't ( Read more... ) -
carnaval in madrid
I would just like to point out that carnaval in Madrid is pretty disappointing, considering that Madrid is the city that has the craziest partying. Well, ok, the parade that goes down Gran Via (starting at Plaza de España and finishing at Plaza de Cibeles) is pretty awesome... but that's IF you manage to find a spot where you can actually SEE it ( Read more... ) -
night out in Madrid
I've decided that February is going to be my stingy month, especially since I'm now paying money to take a class, and also I want to save up to travel a bit this summer ( Read more... ) -
Summer, French Classes
I realize that ever since I've gotten back to Europe from the US, I've been having such a great time. Every weekend has been really fun for different reasons. I think it helped that I went home for Christmas; it was as if I recharged my batteries or something. It just help me put things into perspective so much... although at the time I was ( Read more... ) -
Future plans...?
Here´s what I¨m thinking-- I´ll get my master´s in psych at some point. But for now, I´m gonna spend a couple more years traveling and working as an English teacher. I know I made a new year´s resolution that I´d stop teaching English, but I don´t mind continuing it since now I know I have a goal set up in the future. I know once I go back to ( Read more... ) -
Logroño
I went to Logroño last weekend and LOVED IT. Honestly, the best thing to do there is just hit up the tapas bars at night and enjoy "pintxos" and good red wine- either "vino verde" (younger wine) or "crianzas" (older wine... and in my opinion, the best ( Read more... ) -
Logroño
I'm about to go to Logroño with a friend of mine (also American). I'm so excited! I just booked us a Pension. I was hoping we'd get to couch surf, but the CSers in Logroño seem to be booked/busy this weekend. But that's what I get for waiting last minute!!! But at least our pension is cheap AND central- 30 euros per night for a double. It's ( Read more... )