Author Archives: erinparker75

Awkward Hands

Posted on September 14, 2011 by erinparker75

Can you find it?

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Hot Tuna

Posted on September 8, 2011 by erinparker75

Madrid 2010 Madrid 2011 Same shirt, different boys. How do I find these people? It’s a gift…

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Park days and book festivals

Posted on September 6, 2011 by erinparker75

In case you couldn’t tell, Retiro Park is probably my favorite spot in Madrid. On this particular Sunday, Lana and I met up for a little gab fest and to relax. We happened to be seated next to a drama … Continue reading →

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Friends in Madrid – day 3

Posted on September 1, 2011 by erinparker75

Retiro again! But this time, there is sun. The following conversation took place between Lana and a seemingly “unknown” bystander: Man: Oh, hello there. How are you? Lana: (a bit bewildered) good… Man: how have things been? Lana: I’m sorry, … Continue reading →

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Texas River Trips (MatadorU Assignment)

Posted on August 30, 2011 by erinparker75

It’s early and we’re all moving a bit slow after last night’s debauchery. “Bloody?” LeeAnn asks. Bloody Marys for the road are standard. Don’t be appalled – this is Texas; we do things here most States would scoff at. Growing … Continue reading →

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Friends in Madrid – day two

Posted on August 25, 2011 by erinparker75

Naturally, there were hangovers. I don’t handle hangovers with much grace. And by much I mean none.  I can’t manage to meet up with Cheslea and her friends until the late afternoon. We make our way over to the Mercado … Continue reading →

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Friends in Madrid – day one

Posted on August 23, 2011 by erinparker75

It’s really cool when you have friends in Texas, and then they move to Spain, and then you move to Spain, and then you get to meet up in another country and play in each other’s cities! Life is so … Continue reading →

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Rios Rosas is the Best Barrio in Madrid – FACT

Posted on August 18, 2011 by erinparker75

It’s funny what life will give you when you finally decide to stop feeling sorry for yourself and actually do something to activate happiness in your life. Like, an actual activation. Making moves. Being demanding about it. Not accepting no … Continue reading →

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Moving up in Madrid

Posted on August 16, 2011 by erinparker75

So I’ve decided to move out. After much deliberation and one too many fried fish sticks for dinner, this girl has decided to jump ship. I’m leaving these [Hail] Mary’s behind. This in large part has to do with the … Continue reading →

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Cafe Libertad 8, Madrid

Posted on August 11, 2011 by erinparker75

Cafe Libertad 8 in Madrid – go there. It’s in Chueca, which is definitely worth a wander. A bit of a history lesson: The cafe is over 100 years old, and served as a clandestine meeting place during the years … Continue reading →

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