Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Once a Scaredy Cat...

Always a Scaredy Cat.

-A two-part series documenting adventures in Madrid-















Scary Box Man: Eres de Madrid?
Chica Americana: No, los estados unidos

Scary Box Man: oh eres muy... voice trals off
Chica Americana takes a step forward
Chica Americana: ¿como?

Scary Box Man: Es muy... voice trails off
Chica Americana edges closer
Chica Americana: ¿como?
Scary Box Man: Eres muy GUAPA!

ALL BOX HEADS JUMP FORWARD.

Chica Americana runs away.



Yup, it was me.

-Stay tuned for the next episode...containing actual information-

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

I'm not bringing a computer to Spain.

So I decided to make a blog.

For those of you who know me: You're probably not surprised that I took a very illogical idea and fashioned it to be, what I think, the most logical plan. My theory is that because I will not have a computer it's going to be very difficult to keep in touch with each and every one of you that I love. Therefore, I am going to write to you all on here.

For those of you who don't know me: You've probably stopped reading, but I will continue anyway. I just returned from Semester at Sea. A study abroad program where you live on a ship, taking 12 credit hours of class, and travel around the world. When we were not sailing on the ship taking classes, we stopped in Dominica, Brazil, Ghana, South Africa, Mauritius, India, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Taiwan, and Hawaii. Needless to say, it was a wonderful whirlwind of adventure. I met the most amazing people and I loved every minute of it. Due to minimal access while traveling last semester, I did not create a blog.

Now, I will be writing about my studies in Valencia, Spain. Where I will be finishing my Spanish minor, living with a host family, and trying to volunteer at the Arts Institute.

For all: If you're wondering what "soundtracks&comebacks" means... it's a song by a band called Gold Fish that I discovered in Cape Town. I like it; and I think the lyrics have some relevance to my life right now.

I took the photo pictured in my background at Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia; one of the highlights of my trip. It goes without saying, I am elated to have been given the opportunity to see all these beautiful places and meet so many fantastic people. I thank all of you reading for... well, caring, sharing in my experiences, bearing my myriad of stories, and being wonderful, as you all are.