Spain

Wow. I've only been here for 2 days but I've quickly realized how there will not be one dull moment here in Spain! It is beautiful. The town of Alcala is very quaint...with sooo much to see. My house is a 10 minute walk in one direction to the train station that takes me right into Madrid, or a 10 minute walk in the other direction to the Universidad de Alcala. It is a beautiful campus with so much history. (it was founded in around 1508). The Plaza de Cervantes sits right in the middle of it which is surrounded by little shops, bakeries and candy stands. The food is incredible...my host mama cooks us 3 meals a day and they've all been delicious! Last night she made flan but I haven't tasted it yet...definitely looking forward to that. Yesterday after school a couple friends and I went exploring...well it was more like getting lost for about 3 hours but it was a total adventure! Of course, us being Americans, forgot about the siesta time! So everything was closed down! But we ran into some Mormon missionaries from Utah, ha! I'm finally adjusting to the time...sinice I didn't sleep at all on my 10 our fligh to Frankfuhrt and only got 3 hours of sleep the first night, I have been dragging a little. My Spanish is already getting better, it's crazy! My host family speaks a total of 3 English words, and my host mama LOVES to talk so I'm getting some serious practice here, which I love! There is just so much to talk about...simply a blog is just not enough! Today a few of us are probably going to head into Madrid to explore and tomorrow we're going to the Prado! Hopefully some pictures will be coming soon! Hasta luego.

still trying to get used to this blog thing

Since it has been about 5 months since I last posted anything, I figured I should try and pick this whole blogging thing back up. I feel like I lack in things to write about! Maybe my life is too dull?! Well, due to the fact that...tomorrow... I will be leaving to spend next semester in Spain...perhaps I will have a little more something to write about! I hope you enjoy the updates from a place very far away that I will soon be calling home.

home sweet home

I just spent the last month at home. I just loved being with the family and helping out around the house. (dropping my phone in a can of paint was a highlight...) I realized how much I missed the city! It was great to be close to Seattle again. This is such a cliche, super "tourist-y" picture from a park up on Capitol Hill but it is one of the best views in town.

a small tribute.

My beloved dog passed this month. He was a faithful friend... blessing our family with hours of entertainment and laughs! I've never seen an animal with more personality and attitude. He will be missed.

thai dye thursdays

Part of our girls night, a.k.a. "thai dye thursday," was a trip to Thai Ruby's for some amazing Thai cuisine!

spring time = play time.

We had a girls night one fine spring evening...making tie dye t's was a definite must.

a shower for the bride!

My roommate Raquel is getting married this month...so we threw her a little surprise bridal shower! It was oh so much fun...I thought I'd show a few of the decorations I put together for this little event!