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It Ain’t Easy…
I’m about to get real. Maybe a bit too real; I might wake up in the middle of the night and think seriously about deleting this post, who knows? But sometimes, just sometimes, being real is liberating,...
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How I Know I Wasn’t Raised Spanish
Surprisingly enough, I am not Spanish. I’ve written a few posts on such topics: How to Dress Like a Spaniard, Tapeando, Hittin’ the Bars, Saying Hello at the Gym. You see, I’ve had to learn it all as...
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Coming Home from Living Abroad
I’m guest posting over at Christine’s blog. Please check it out: Coming Home from Living Abroad.Filed under: blogging, Guest Posts Tagged: abroad, Christine in Spain, culture shock, expat, guest post,...
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Why I’m Not Cool Enough for Reverse Culture Shock
Culture shock – n., the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes. Reverse culture shock – n., the culture...
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Observations Upon My Return
Toilet bowls have lots of water. It strikes me as wasteful, but is it? Light switches are more easily found. There are way too many options on restaurant menus. It’s nice for people to get my culture...
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So You’re Dating a Spaniard—Kate
Hello! By nature, I’m quite a nosy curious person, so whenever I read about/hear about a fellow American dating a Spaniard, my ears perk up. This time, though, I decided to take the initiative myself...
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So You’re Dating a Spaniard—Lauren
As you well know, I’m kind of busy right now, what with wedding planning, getting further into shape, and trying to take advantage of the Spanish summertime. Thus, I’d like to continue my series of...
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So You’re Dating a Spaniard—Katie
Yes, more americanas dating Spaniards. Every time I feel like I’m the only one, I only have to browse through Facebook and see I’m not alone. I’m very lucky to have access to these kinds of women,...
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Learning to Live in Spain
Have you all read my interview over on Expats Blog? If not, head on over to read my interview and leave a comment on my profile page if you’re so inclined. Other people to visit: Erik, Erin, Hamatha,...
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So You’re Dating a Spaniard—Cat
Cat has been a blog “friend” of mine since 2010. Being the nosy blogger that I am, I found a lot of my now-favorite blogs by clicking on links from commenters on other blogs. Once I found Cat, I...
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5 Things They’ll Tell You About the U.S. … That Aren’t True
Ah, I get it. You are returning to the United States, and you are preparing for the much-feared reverse culture shock. What to expect? You should expect to find it weird when people address you in...
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