December 2011
4 posts
Lingering
Back in August, I essentially dived into a pool and began swimming. I saw so many new sights, smelled the scents of delicious food cooking or over-cologned passersby, and made my way through Spain. I was so taken by the new and different beauty of the country, and especially the customs. One of the first things I noticed was how social everyone seemed to be and how the plaza café was a cornerstone...
The Final Friday
I stepped down that last step on the porch, quickly glanced left and then right, zipping up my forest green North Face jacket as I did so. I adjusted my backpack and started walking as the heavy metal door slammed behind me. I watched my breath slowly turning into a white mist in front of me as I eased into my walking rhythm.
Cars were moving by, filled with people driving to work and school. I...
Anticipation & Gratitude
I’ve spent the last few days trying to figure out what else I have left to do here in Granada. I’ve made list upon list and scribbled through countless pages of my tiny pocket-sized moleskin that I keep with me everywhere I go. Conscious of time flying by and my eventual departure nearing with each minute, I’m scrambling to make sure I’ve fulfilled all that I want to do.
A week from yesterday...
Football!
Yesterday, I wore a red shirt. Not because of the coming holidays and my choice to do Christmas shopping for much of the day, but because the Wisconsin Badgers were going to play a very important game that night. As I hope all of you know, the Badgers played one of their biggest rivals (given Ohio State and Minnesota on cold streaks not unlike the Wisconsin winter) this season- Michigan State....
