Category Archives: Thoughts

Madrid festivals – San Isidro, pt 2

Posted on October 4, 2011 by erinparker75

With my Bulmers in hand, the clock strikes 3AM and I’m wondering how in the hell I’m going to make it to 6AM when the Metro opens back up so I can go home. When did I get so boring? … 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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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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Slang I Teach the Kids

Posted on June 9, 2011 by erinparker75

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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random things Madrileño style

Posted on June 2, 2011 by erinparker75

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

Posted on May 31, 2011 by erinparker75

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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Hermes Crocodile Jacket

Posted on May 27, 2011 by erinparker75

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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random things Madrileño style

Posted on May 17, 2011 by erinparker75

Why is an alien telling me to stop?

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Living Like a Spaniard

Posted on April 29, 2011 by erinparker75

Spain is one of those unique places that vibrates consistently with life during the day as well as into the wee hours of the night. The lifestyle here is markedly more laid back than most Western countries. Whether you are … Continue reading →

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