It has been brought to my attention, that my previous blog entries have made it seem like I am somewhat miserable here. I'd like to inform you all that I most certainly am NOT. Madrid has just been a bit of a rollercoaster thus far. However, I am enjoying it and now that I have my own place, I know things will be even better! Speaking of my new place. I LOVE IT! I went grocery shopping yesterday and I'm soo content with having good food. My bed is very comfortab...

Yesterday sure was FRIDAY THE 13th and today certainly was NOT Valentine's day. It all started when my friends and I went dancing Thursday night. I broke my only pair of black heels as I was walking up some stairs and the heel got caught on the step while the rest of my foot was still in motion. I had to throw them in the trash the next morning after only getting about 2 hours of sleep. THEN, I was supposed to move in to my piso Friday afternoon at five. As I ...

¡Hola a todos! Mi cumpleaños era muy divertido (translation: My birthday was very enjoyable.) My friends and I went out to an Irish Pub at midnight the day of my birthday, where they sang Feliz Cumpleaños. We wandered around near Calle Huertas, a popular street for young people, where we stumbled upon "Laser Karoke." We spent a few hours there and then decided to call it a night around 3. The next morning, I woke up at 8:30 and could not for the l...

Like the random matador pic? Yeah, me too. Well I don't have a lot to report, other than I'm now 21. I'll be thinking of you all as I celebrate!

Yesterday marked the beginning of Birthday month. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, its February. And what better way to start February then my first weekend trip in Spain. To the beautiful mountain city of Granada. And so it began: Pilar loaded Jenni and I with 4 pieces of fruit each and a juice box for breakfast. (I'm guessing for the entire weekend. I like fruit, but not that much at 8 a.m.) I strapped on my sister Betsy's travel backpack, which was actually too b...