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| The view from my school in Coria del Rio |
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| Sevici station: I ride my bike everywhere! |
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| Plaza de Encarnacion |
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| Italica ruins |
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| Pumpkin Contest! |
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| Awwwww, my 4 year old pumpkins! |
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| Dana (a Christmas tree) and me (a nerd) for Halloween at school |
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| One of my 5th graders, Marina, as a witch |
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| Alejandro, one of my 5th graders, a wizard |
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| The pumpkin contest winners! |
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| Alex deciding if he can climb upsidedown |
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| Carlos, the climbing champion! |
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| Carlos and me |
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| Me climbing! |
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| Triana neighborhood in Sevilla |
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| Sevilla's Cathedral |
Well so I have been
absolutely terrible about keeping up on this blog this year. Honestly I think that it has been because
this year has been a lot tougher for me and I haven't had the motivation needed
to write about everything going on.
However, recently, I have been feeling better and things are starting to
change so I can finally sit back and be thankful that I made it through another
challenge in my life. I know some people
think it is silly that living abroad can be so tough when I'm in the beautiful
city of Sevilla, working 12 hour weeks, and embracing all that Europe has to
offer, but it is a lot tougher than you think!
The main thing that has been tough is that I just wish that I had more
people to go out with! Apart from being a lot more lonely this year, I have had
some things that have been really great.
My roommates are really nice and encouraging of my Spanish. I feel like this is my apartment too and not
just renting a room, so I am much more comfortable. I live in a great area that is close to a lot
of life and great for going out for something quick, or going for a walk. My school is wonderful this year! I love my
kids and the people I work with. It
sucks that it is a little far away, but I don't mind it that much! I feel like more of a part in my school this
year, mostly because the teachers actually talk with me and help me out with my
Spanish. My Spanish is progressing
slowly but surely. I am way to self
critical, but I am slowly trying to get over not being perfect at it. I have met someone that I have started
practicing my Spanish with and she "practices" her English (although
she is fluent). I have also been rock
climbing with my friends Alex and Carlos.
So far, I have only been climbing under this bridge here in Sevilla
where there is a rock wall, but it is really fun, and soon hopefully we will go
out in the countryside to climb. Among
other things going on, I have gotten sick a few times. It is quite hilarious to me that whenever
someone has a stomach problem, a Spanish person suggests eating rice, bread,
and JAMON (ham!). They just love their
ham so much here! Ham is part of a bland
diet? I mean, I guess, but really? When
have you ever heard of eating ham when you are sick? I am going to try and
include little anecdotes like that in my blogs in the future, even if it is
just a little line, because they are so funny and I don't want to forget
them. Anyway, that is what I have been
doing lately getting accustomed to living in Spain again! I have attached a few
pictures of my climbing adventures and some of my kids (for Halloween!) and what my world is
like now!
