Wonderment
Melissa tells me I know the city better than she does after just a few weeks, but I really enjoy just walking and listening to the sound of Spanish on…
Applying for a Número de Identificación de Extranjeros (NIE)
Reading this in 2026 as a Spanish citizen is hilarious. How did we function without phones in our pockets!? So, I've been in Seville for a week now; Spain nearly…
Recapping my first week of teaching as a language assistant
I think my school looks like a gigantic jail. Ok, so the school only has 1000 kids, and it's not scary or unsafe and there aren't any gangs, but it…
First Day of Work at IES Heliche
The past few days were quite the adventure. After skipping out on orientation yesterday with my new friends to go explore and eat, I settled into my new apartment. Apparently…
Out on my Own in Spain
Well, it's here. Helen left at 4:45 this morning to catch a plane to Madrid to London to LA, leaving me to fend for myself. Heaving my 20 kilo pack…
Expatriate life never looked so good
It's here. After months of anticipation, I will be getting on a plane traveling from Chicago to Madrid at 4:35 p.m. tomorrow. My bags weigh 37,5 and 39 lbs. My…