Woah, last time I blogged was NOVEMBER. Now we’re in February, basically March. C’mon gurrrl, you got dis!
To catch up, I’m going to post some photo memories and commentaries. Let’s go!
This is my school, Instituto Salvador de Madariaga! Isn’t it pretty? It’s been around for the majority of the last century, and it bears the phrase “Instituto Masculino” because back in the day it was an all boys school.
My Dad and Kayte came to visit me! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving week in Coruña’s sunshine (read: rain) and also in Porto, Portugal. They were thorougly impressed with this little city I currently call home, and I was so happy to have them! (ahem, everybody else I know, this is your cue to come see me.)
I went to Paris and took pictures of/with the Eiffel tower. It was cold and I ate crepes everyday. My pals Liz and Kim were there too, we obviously had a great time. My favorite part of Paris: the buildings, the streets, the feel. My biggest regret: not finding Pepe Le Pew.
On that same Paris trip we also went to Barcelona. I finally visited la Sagrada Familia, which I had been fantasizing about ever since I read about it in a Spanish textbook. It was AMAZING. Breathtaking. Please go see it, when you visit. It’s a really unbelievable beautiful place. And, no, I didn’t cry! Why would you even ask that….
I learned how to make Tortilla Española aka Spanish omelette! No shame, I definitely make it at least once a week. Luckily I’ve got some SWEET roomies who are always willing to help me eat it all. Family, friends: watch out. Tortilla Española is coming to you, to America. It’s inevitable.
Dude then I went to London for New Year! Spent time with my friend James in his turf – it was so awesome to have a break in a English speaking country AND be hosted by a local/great pal. Plus I got my Asian food fix in Chinatown! And bubble tea! Clutch!
Then it was my birthday! And Jamie came to visit me! Here’s a cute pic of our FEAST: empanada, cheese and membrillo (like thick jam to eat with cheese), bread and wine!
Other new things: I got a haircut. I listen to Radiohead everyday. I unconsciously talk to myself in Spanish. I eat meat sometimes, because they treat their animals like privileged kings and queens of the land. Things are good!
Okay homies, next post will be less scattered. Love you miss you bye!
Eyeliner and Tapas 