by Robert | Jan 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Robert | Oct 27, 2019 | City, Europe
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...
by Robert | Oct 7, 2019 | City, Europe, outdoors, portraiture
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...
by Robert | Oct 3, 2019 | City, Europe
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,...
by Robert | Sep 26, 2019 | City, Europe
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,...
by Robert | Sep 19, 2019 | City, Europe, outdoors, Travel
Wow, the past two days have been a whirlwind. I’m completely drained but I have had so much fun! Danielle and I met up at the Charlotte airport on Monday morning and sped through security no problem. We walked around the terminal for an hour or so catching up...
by Robert | Sep 14, 2019 | North America, North Carolina
In wrapping up my time here in Raleigh I have felt the need to live life to the fullest that I possibly can and document as much of it as possible; I would hate to regret not making the most of my time once I move to Madrid. As such, I have kept plenty busy since the...
by Robert | Sep 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
It has been quite a while since I’ve updated (or even thought about) my travel blog. Lots has changed since I last wrote so I’ll do my best to give a summary of highlights up to this point. My first post on this blog outlined the purpose of this online...
by Robert | Feb 19, 2019 | North America
This last semester at school has proven itself to be a bit monotonous thus far – I can’t shake the feeling that I’ve done all of this before and I’m itching to embark on adventures ahead. My weeks have started to follow a common timeline:...
by Robert | Jan 17, 2019 | North America
Last week I wrote about the fall semester, difficulties surrounding study abroad, and a few goals I have for the current semester and beyond. I am happy to report that my application to teach English abroad in Spain next year has been accepted! Now all I have to wait...
