Monthly Archives: January 2010

“If you die without seeing the Alhambra, you have not lived.”

Posted on January 31, 2010 by juliemcg

This weekend, I finally made it down to Granada! It was a quick trip; we (Stacy, Annie, Annie’s cousin Debbie, and I) left Friday afternoon and came back on Saturday night. We ended up flying there because flying is cheaper … Continue reading →

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Work hard and be happy

Posted on January 22, 2010 by juliemcg

“Buen trabajo, y sed felices!” Work hard and be happy is what is said every morning after prayer to the children at the school where I teach English. I think it’s good advice, although I find that one doesn’t necessarily … Continue reading →

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Too legit

Posted on January 16, 2010 by juliemcg

Here I am, back in Madrid! After I arrived, I immediately settled right in to my old routine. It felt good, and odd. Like I was never gone, and that’s how it feels when I’m home too–like I never left. … Continue reading →

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