Author Archives: erinparker75

Retiro Park (MatadorU exercise)

Posted on August 8, 2011 by erinparker75

Retiro Park. It’s June, but not the June I’m used to. There are no lightning bugs. They always define summer for me, and something feels a bit off with none here. The air is tranquil, with a teasing breeze that … Continue reading →

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Awkward Hands

Posted on August 2, 2011 by erinparker75

Mancora, Peru circa 2006

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Paris day 4

Posted on July 29, 2011 by erinparker75

My last cafe au lait in France… My last day I had to leave Morgane’s place at 6:30AM in order to make my way out to Beauvais. I get to the Metro stop and my pass isn’t working, nor is … Continue reading →

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Paris day 3

Posted on July 25, 2011 by erinparker75

Saturday was spent moseying the Champs Elysees and the Arc du Triumph.

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Paris day 2

Posted on July 21, 2011 by erinparker75

Friday was pretty chilled out. I slept in due to the fact that I never get to sleep with 6 children in a tiny Spanish household. Barry and the fam went out and about and I met up with them … Continue reading →

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My Road

Posted on July 8, 2011 by erinparker75

source It has been said that great seeds of creativity and transformation are born from intense emotional upheaval. It’s in the darkest hour that growth is taking place, even if we can’t see it at all. Moving through the sludge … Continue reading →

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Paris day 1

Posted on July 4, 2011 by erinparker75

Paris is f*&%ing expensive. That’s the first and most important thing to know about the City of Lights. The second thing to know is that when you are flying into Beauvais with RyanAir, this airport is a good 1.5 hours … Continue reading →

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Lionel Richie

Posted on June 23, 2011 by erinparker75
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Lonche

Posted on June 21, 2011 by erinparker75

Sometimes it’s the little things. Like, when all you eat every single day is fried food and carbs, and a sweet friend invites you over for an amazing home-cooked lunch. No fried food or refined carbs in sight. Does anyone … Continue reading →

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random things Madrileño style

Posted on June 20, 2011 by erinparker75

I’ve never been a big fan of paella. Because the key to a good paella lies all within the lemon. Lemon, folks! Citrus brings so much depth and flavor out of many dishes, why is it never served with paella … Continue reading →

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