Tag: spain
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Pop vs Soda
When I first moved to Northern Virginia from Michigan, I received a lot of verbal abuse whenever I referred to a carbonated beverage as ‘pop’ instead of ‘soda’. While it may have been done in a teasing fashion, there were times when I felt ridiculed for not adopting someone else’s terminology. It came to a…
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Adventure Is Out There
Well, it’s official. I’m about to drop a huge update on you all so brace yourselves. A few months ago, I was presented with an opportunity. A plane ticket. With my past of hasty decisions gone awry, I wanted to really think and pray about what direction that I should take. I wanted to give…
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The State of Discontentment
I have been wanting to drive home to Michigan for a while for a few reasons. First of all, I miss my pets. I have a dog and two cats that live with my parents. My roommate is allergic to cats and sometimes, I swear to you, I have withdrawal from cats. They are so…
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The Waiting Game
Isn’t that the theme of my life? Hank hasn’t been paid in two months. Working in Spain, I guess, can sometimes be sketchy and his employer messed up the payroll. They only get paid once per month normally so missing one paycheck is huge. His boss claims he’ll receive pay for both this and last…
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Hello world!
Today, I feel quite wretched. I’m over here swallowing razorblades, knowing that I should probably get my tonsils removed to avoid going through this again and again. Being one who generally avoids doctors at all costs, I really can’t see actually doing anything but gritting my teeth until I recover. This is typical for me,…
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