Tag Archives: Madrid

Just Me and My Soul (pt 1)

Posted on January 24, 2012 by erinparker75

2012 arrived with a sigh of relief. 2011 was basically shit for a year and the Universe gave me the middle finger on more occasions than I consider acceptable. It wasn’t ALL bad: I lived in Spain, got more freelance … Continue reading →

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Madrid festivals – San Isidro, pt 1

Posted on September 20, 2011 by erinparker75

My sweet friend Meghan asked me if I wanted to go see a “modern day” flamenco spectacular with her one Saturday. Love how they say “spectacular” for “show”. It was a bizarrely wintery day for May and I stood there … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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