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Awkward Hands

Take my hand. It’s my strong hand.  

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Mercado San Miguel

An entire building devoted to pretty food? Count me in. The Mercado San Miguel is in this lovely glass building that sits like an ornate jewel near the Plaza Mayor. Inside, delicacies and delights beckon with sticky fingers and won’t … Continue reading

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Cheyne Stepanski Photography

Pardon me, but I just have to brag a bit on the talents of my bestie and one of my most favorite people in the entire world – the amazing and talented photographer, Cheyne Stepanski, ladies and gentlemen! He lives … Continue reading

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Slang I Teach the Kids

Well the honeymoon phase is definitely over. Miguel the baby cries nonstop, which means I get an average of 4-5 hours of sleep per night. Cranky Pants. Both of us.

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Awkward Hands

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Shrimp

(MatadorU Assignment 2.1) Lana shifts next to me and opens her phone. “10AM”. Quickly she snaps it shut, an implication that it is too early to rise. She’s right. It’s Saturday morning in Madrid and we’re nursing wicked hangovers. Four … Continue reading

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random things Madrileño style

a rare breakfast for me here. “You’re eating eggs for breakfast??” Alex asks me in disbelief. Ok guys. It isn’t THAT weird. Ever hear of a far away land called North, Central and South America? Yeah, that tiny speck on … Continue reading

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Teaching English in Spain

I came to Spain through a volunteer program called GeoVisions, where I live with a famiy and teach their children English 15 hours per week. They have six kids. SIX. Joder… But they make it look so easy! I’m baffled. … Continue reading

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Maceira

Today I drank wine out of a bowl. See? My new gorgeous Spanish friend Victoria took me to Maceira, an amazing Gallego restaurant in Huertas, where, in keeping with tradition, they serve your wine to you in bowls. I will be … Continue reading

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Hermes Crocodile Jacket

Now, I’m not some crazy animal activist. I eat meat. It’s delicious. Plus, I’m from Texas and I think a steak dinner was my first meal out of the womb. But do I go out of my way to eat … Continue reading

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