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Monday, 7 Sep 2009 | Views [544]
Fall is officially here. Technically, we should still have two
more weeks of summer to enjoy before it is officially fall. Regardless
of the fact that I've lived in Seattle for 25 years, I still find
myself constantly surprised at this city's bipolar ... Read more >
Sunday, 9 Aug 2009 | Views [649]
I am officially half way through my summer vacation. Only six weeks (and that visa I'm still waiting for) lie between me and my year in Spain. I couldn't be more excited. I could however deal with being less nervous. I've found it hard to enjoy siestas ... Read more >
Sunday, 2 Aug 2009 | Views [851]
I never thought I would add "ESL teacher" to the list of jobs I've held. Truth be told, I was one of those children in elementary school who steered clear of the kids in the ESL classes. I read books condemning the horrific history of segregation ... Read more >
Thursday, 2 Jul 2009 | Views [487]
I am officially back in the PST Time zone, calling Seattle (or rather
Burien) home again. Although, I can't say I have actually adjusted to
this time. The sun is telling me I should be enjoying breakfast and
morning errands, but my internal clock says ... Read more >
Tuesday, 31 Mar 2009 | Views [682]
Yes, it's
that time again--time for me to head out of the country for an extended
adventure! This time around I'll be traveling alongside 12 undergrad students
from Seattle Pacific University and working as a Teaching Assistant for ... Read more >
Tuesday, 24 Mar 2009 | Views [437]
Today marks the one week countdown until I'm heading back to Spain. Now that the trip is almost here I feel nothing but excitement and gratitude. The time for stressing about money or prepping to be the best TA on record has passed. Although I'm still ... Read more >
Thursday, 12 Mar 2009 | Views [598] | Comments [1]
Today has officially been one of the best of the year. It all started with
an eye doctor appointment that involved me avoiding having my eyes dilated. I
absolutely hate having my eyes dilated and I didn't have the luxury of lounging
around ... Read more >
Wednesday, 11 Mar 2009 | Views [605]
It's weird to think that I will never again think "It's a full moon tonight, wonder how that's going to effect the psych unit?" Three weeks from now I will be boarding a plane bound for Europe and my days (and nights) of employment on an ... Read more >
Tuesday, 14 Oct 2008 | Views [276]
I find a lot of joy in frequenting the numerous coffee shops that call Seattle home, and even more joy in doing my small part to help the environment by bringing along my own to-go cup when I head out in search of a latte. However, I frequently find myself ... Read more >
Monday, 1 Sep 2008 | Views [286]
24 years old today. What's so special about turning 24? Three years since I could legally drink, one year away from getting a discount on rental cars. At least 16 years away from hitting a midlife crisis (though bordering dangerously close to quarter ... Read more >
Saturday, 23 Aug 2008 | Views [342]
My job is stressful, no doubt about that. Any environment where you run the risk of getting punched in the face by patients is bound to leave your subconscious screaming out in suffering while you sleep. Despite the often hard to deny anxiety provoking ... Read more >
Monday, 18 Aug 2008 | Views [979]
I've officially dubbed this summer the season of weddings. With 3 down and 3 more to go before the end of September, I'm finding myself feeling a little burnt out on wedding cake, toasts and yes, even wedding dancing is starting to bore me a little. Despite ... Read more >
Sunday, 6 Jul 2008 | Views [359]
I think I'm officially going through Spain withdrawals. Not only did I spend my entire afternoon watching terrible television programming on the Spanish channel, but I spent my 4th of July downing vodka and frescas. Not because I really had any interest ... Read more >
Monday, 30 Jun 2008 | Views [330]
The day that seemed like it would never arrive is now here. After a blissful, event-filled three and half months away from my job I'll be returning to the psych unit at the hospital tomorrow. I can't deny that I'm looking forward to seeing familiar faces, ... Read more >
Saturday, 28 Jun 2008 | Views [426]
When you go into a bank/bakery etc, it's standard practice to ask 'Quien es la ultima?' Who needs a dryer when you have a washing line outside the window of your apartment? You are more likely to call your friends tio/a, nena, chaval, macho or even ... Read more >
Friday, 27 Jun 2008 | Views [1256]
I had my first intercambio today. [Note:: An Intercambio is designed for two people to practice a language different from their native language. In this case, I can practice my Spanish with a native Spanish speaker and they can practice their English ... Read more >
Wednesday, 25 Jun 2008 | Views [466]
I slept through my alarm, found myself with not enough time to see all of the sights I had yet to see in the city and didn't check my email in time to realize the actual hour of my flight. I found myself in the Spain airport without money to buy a return ... Read more >
Wednesday, 4 Jun 2008 | Views [400]
I officially have survived my first week back at work. Granted, it was a 2 day work week, but regardless I feel that the three day weekend I have in store is more than deserved. I spent my two days of work sleeping in as late as possible in an attempt ... Read more >
Monday, 17 Mar 2008 | Views [367]
It is way to late to just be starting a blog entry. I've been fighting off the urge to go to bed all day and now when I actually have the chance to sleep I'm declining the offer. A week from now I'll be waking up for my first day of classes in Alicante ... Read more >
Tuesday, 11 Mar 2008 | Views [324]
What am I doing up at 1am when in 6 short hours from now I'm going to have to drag myself out of bed to board the bus and head downtown for one of my final days of work at NEDA? Concerned about my ability to stay awake on the drive home from Children's ... Read more >
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