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October 26, 2004Random Observations#1 - If Spain doesnīt have the highest rate of cancer and/or youth smoking in the world, Iīd be a little surprised. First, they can buy cigarettes for 2.10 euros a pack. Second, there are vending machines everywhere...restaurants, bars, internet...Read this update October 23, 2004Turns out, Iīm a naturalEven though I donīt know the grammar it seems like I have been blessed with a natural ability to communicate...except in spanish but thatīs another story. I donīt like to throw around lots of terms like "teaching genius" and "savant"...Read this update George Bush and SangriaI feel like Morpheus just gave me the red pill and showed me that I am living in the Matrix. Did the Yankees really lose 4 games in a row to the frickin Red Sox? I feel like that possibly...Read this update October 22, 2004Tiene Un Menu Del Dia!Have the "Menu of the Day" is you visit Spain. Itīs a pretty good deal. It is offered during the day and usually available till about 5pm it seems. But, itīs worth it. Lunch is traditionally their main meal here,...Read this update October 20, 2004Madrid MetroThe reason why people here are skinnier than in the US, contrary to popular opinion, has absolutely nothing to do with people eating healthier or having smaller portions, etc... The metro functions as a sauna. It makes me think back...Read this update October 19, 2004The English Language...Is a Pain in the Ass!5 Euros to whoever can give me an sentence example of the present perfect continuous tense using the verb "to walk". How can I teach all this stuff if I have no clue what it is? Itīs a question that...Read this update The Red Sox SuckLast night was game #5 of the Yankees-Red Sox series. I havenīt watched any of the playoffs and when going to watch it, I was actually surprised to find out that it wasnīt game #4. First off, Irish pubs are...Read this update October 17, 2004Spanish TVSpanish TV sucks. I mean, it really sucks. I apologize to any Spanairds out there reading this but we have to do something about the programming. Your country is awesome, but throw me a bone here. Granted, it would be...Read this update 1st Week of ClassA few things I learned during the 1st week of my class. #1 - If you come to madrid to teach English, DO NOT TAKE YOUR CLASS THROUGH EBC. EBC language services (www.ebc-tefl-course.com) sucks. And when I say they suck,...Read this update October 10, 2004Flamenco BarsI guess I had another "authentic" spanish experience the other night. Around 3am, with a few Americans I just met, we strolled across the city down to La Latina and into a seemingly I would say "dreary" bar. You can...Read this update October 06, 2004Info I could have used a week agoA little more than one week ago, I was faced with the problem of packing. I needed to squeeze anything I might possibly want in Spain into 2 bags. Preparing to live in another country for 15 months, this was...Read this update October 04, 2004The Myth of Formal Spain and SiestasOctober 4th I have only been here a few days but I have learned a few quick lessons. #1 - Nowhere near all spanish people are as formal as I was led to believe. It may be a generational thing....Read this update October 03, 2004Day #2My second day started like any other day when you roll out of bed at 3pm. After not sleeping on the flight over and trying to keep up with the natives on friday night I was in need of some...Read this update October 02, 2004Day #1Well, after a long wait, I finally got here. Canīt beat 80 degrees and sunny! Then, I realized how much work my spanish needs. Iīm ok when I plan out what I am going to say in my head. The...Read this update October 01, 2004Read These"Flu" --Gina Kolata Interesting book focused on the 1918 Flu Pandemic which swept across the world and killed anywhere from 20 to 100 million people. Has particular relevance to today because many experts seem to think the most dangerous flu...Read this update |
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