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Gallery: Europe '05

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Gallery: Spain Primavera '08

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Finding Adventure at Home

USA | Tuesday, 14 Oct 2008 | Views [236]

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 >


24---A Monumental Birthday

USA | Monday, 1 Sep 2008 | Views [259]

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 >


The Silver Lining in Doubling

USA | Saturday, 23 Aug 2008 | Views [319]

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 >


The Cupcake Philosophy of Life

USA | Monday, 18 Aug 2008 | Views [957]

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 >


What does it mean to be home?

USA | Sunday, 6 Jul 2008 | Views [335]

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 >


I'm going to live in a mansion, marry Brad Pitt, have 4 kids and be super poor...Huh??

USA | Monday, 30 Jun 2008 | Views [315]

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 >


You Know You've Lived in Spain When...love, Rubia

USA | Saturday, 28 Jun 2008 | Views [408]

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 >


My Language Exchange "Date" and Making New Friends

USA | Friday, 27 Jun 2008 | Views [1185]

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 >


Ham and Cheese Withdrawals:: Adjusting to Life Back in the States

USA | Wednesday, 25 Jun 2008 | Views [442]

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 >


¿Tienes sueño o tienes sueños?

SPAIN | Monday, 16 Jun 2008 | Views [528]

My final European blogging session is taking place in Heathrow Airport where I find myself opting to pay $10 for an hour of internet rather than cram in a couple hours of sleep on one of the oh so comfy wooden benches during my 5 hour layover. My ... Read more >


My Return to the Psych Unit

USA | Wednesday, 4 Jun 2008 | Views [380]

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 >


My lover, Madrid

SPAIN | Thursday, 29 May 2008 | Views [433]

Thursday morning I was awoken after 5 short hours of sleep by the yelpings of my host mom´s daughter´s obnoxious dog. For once though I was thankful for the makeshift alarm clock because I had to head off to meet mi amiga, Ashley for a quick cup ... Read more >


"Madrid, the City That Never Sleeps" or "¿Porqué no? "

SPAIN | Saturday, 24 May 2008 | Views [199]

My first week in Madrid left me longing for the cool ocean air of Alicante and for the numerous friends I'd left behind. Throughout my first weekend in this city I found myself seriously reconsidering my plans to stay in Madrid for the following 8 ... Read more >


A long overdue post

SPAIN | Tuesday, 13 May 2008 | Views [432]

I've been devoting all of my creative energy into finishing off my second journal of Spain and launching into my third and therefore haven't had the appropriate time to devote to blogging. Hopefully I'll soon find time to formulate my thoughts and ... Read more >


Next on my to-do list:: Buy a hair straightener!

SPAIN | Thursday, 1 May 2008 | Views [970]

Just a quick post this May Day of 2008. I had plans to spend the day with my amigas in Salamanca, but when I arrived at the bus station there were no more tickets. Instead of traveling on a later bus by myself I decided to see what May Day is all ... Read more >


Why did I come to Spain again? Late nights and second thoughts...

SPAIN | Tuesday, 22 Apr 2008 | Views [487]

My train from Alicante arrived in Madrid around 6pm last Saturday. Decked out in capris and a t-shirt, I was greeted by gray skies that threatened to burst any minute. Puddles of recently fallen rain were everywhere and I was grateful that I´d already ... Read more >


Todos los caminos llevan a...Madrid??

SPAIN | Friday, 18 Apr 2008 | Views [424]

The older I've gotten the faster time seems to fly by and my month so far in Spain has been no exception. I feel like it was just yesterday that I walked through the door of my host family's apartment here in Alicante and now I will be ... Read more >


Week 3:: Sweet, Simple and way too wordy...

SPAIN | Sunday, 13 Apr 2008 | Views [513]

It´s unbelievable how quickly the past week has flown by and even harder to imagine that one week from now I will be settling into my new home in Madrid. My first week in Alicante seemed to crawl by as I struggled to overcome jetlag and adapt to ... Read more >


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