A bag fit for summer

A bag fit for summer

I sewed my very first stitch on my mom’s Janome At Home sewing machine about a week before the Coronavirus pandemic started to shut everything down. A strap had broken on one of my tote bags, and I decided to repair it rather than purchase a new one. The...
Tapapiés, murales, y Retiro, ¡por dios!

Tapapiés, murales, y Retiro, ¡por dios!

My routine during the week has all but solidified – Monday through Thursday, I wake up early and catch the metro from Delicias to Las Tablas, work at school until 4 and then teach one or two private English lessons, and finally stop on my way home for groceries...

Un finde calmado e introspectivo

As I am growing into my routine here in Madrid I’m so happy to be meeting new people and developing closer friendships. Last weekend was a blast! Picnic in Retiro. Hi Becky!Beautiful golden hour lightI finally found a Tajín substitute 😭Barceló, we meet again All...

El logro de encontrar la tranquilidad

I started my job this week and the dust cloud caused by my move is finally starting to settle – I have found my route to and from work, I’ve gotten to know my neighborhood better, I’ve mapped out where all the good grocery and convenience stores are,...

Al final, la búsqueda del infierno se ha acabado

Wow, wow, wow. For the past week I have felt like someone took my brain out of my head, placed it in a Boston shaker, and has been relentlessly rattling it back and forth. Finally, though, I feel as though I can breathe – I have a place to stay! Danielle, Frank,...