New Experiences :)
Hey everyone! Here’s another update for you all about what has gone on since the last: To start off, my roommates and I with a few other friends went to Madrid’s Pride weekend celebration on the 5th! I had never…
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The Coolest Cats
It was way too difficult to pick just a few pictures of the older kids because they are so cute. They will seriously steal your heart away. First up is Nugget. Yeah, that’s right. Her name is Nugget and don’t…
Settling In
Hey everyone! Today marks already my 13th day in Madrid, but I feel like I’ve been here forever.. Time flies when you’re having fun! This week has been one to remember. I thought my coworker and I had a very…
Goodbye, FWNI
I have officially finished my placement at Fighting Words NI. My colleagues made my last day so special! In the morning, I had my last workshop ever and I was storymaker. The class was a group of P5s, and they…
More Responsibilities and a Happy Birthday
These past two weeks, I was with the five-year-olds and three-year-olds. The five-year-olds were way more relaxed than the four-year-olds, which was refreshing. It was crazy to think that just a few weeks prior, they were the four-year-olds who would…
Finding My Rhythm
Hola from Spain! I have officially completed my second (technically first) day of work (yesterday was more of an orientation and getting the hang of their system/what I should expect to do), and I couldn’t be more excited for what…
Mostly South Korea
These past two weeks, I was with the four-year-olds. The kids have gotten to know me since I have been here for three months. It is exciting to see my impact on the children. They recognize me at school and…
Staycation
My goal for May was to treat Belfast like I’m on vacation here. Instead of planning a weekend trip to somewhere else, I allocated my travel energy and budget towards exploring as much of Belfast as I could. The second…
Final Report – Coming Home from the Dominican Republic
It has been two months since I moved out of my island bedroom. Since then, I signed a lease for a duplex in a new part of Nashville, got a full-time and a seasonal job, completed my Lumos presentation requirement…
Final Touches… (Ready, Set, Go!)
Hey everyone! There’s officially t-minus 2 days until I leave for Madrid, and I’m scrambling to get my suitcase packed and ready to go. I tend to be a procrastinator, but I’ve made efficient progress with the help of my…