Wow almost 160 days in this place. I wouldn't exactly say the time is flying but any time you're involved in a cool new situation time seems to put on its best impression of the flash and try to blow right by you. So updates. Let's see here. I feel like between this blog and the journals I keep my writing is definitely at an all time high. Even though I've said a few times on here that I hoped to update it often and stay on top of things sometimes life just gets in the way. Plus why deal with a slow computer when you can just put pen to paper and skidaddle. So many apologies to my two or three readers (including myself) the blog has definitely lacked intensity but when you're learning two languages, and piano, and playing soccer, and teaching at times some knucklehead kids the blog can take a back seat. Plus Game of Thrones was right, winter came and boy was it not nearly as fun as summer. I'm pretty excited to have Spring come back around considering I got here when Winter was just about to begin. And southern California simply does not prepare you for these things called seasons.
As for everything else, life is pretty good. The host family is cool as is the norm and these last few weeks have definitely been more routine like than before. Or maybe it's just finally beginning to wear on me that I've been doing the same routine for so long. I guess watching U.S national holiday come and go while you still have to go to work is a not so subtle reminder that having holidays like that is pretty sweet. Not to say that Spain is without the occasional holiday, in fact we just had one for Carnival and it was greatly appreciated.
Now for some no reflection/recap material.
Living in the EU definitely gives you a more close up view of how the cogs in the European machine really fit together and how crises on this part of the glob affect everything. I didn't really appreciate the economic crisis in Spain until the past weekend when I researched economics for a powerpoint I put together. The situation is pretty bad and makes me think that despite the trouble we have in America it's still a bit better than here. I mean 25% unemployed, that's crazy. No matter what age group you assign that number to, it's a crazy statistic. Then, the housing market was in shambles and now it's a little less shambly, but there is still a long way to go there. Basically, I'm figuring out a lot about this crazy world and how crazy important money seems to be. I know that money can't buy happiness but I was literally staring at a 5 euro note the other day awing over how much power paper has over us. Just something to keep in mind I guess, and also serve as a reminder to not let money rule you. It's gonna come and it's gonna go, in varying amounts for each person of course, but even the rich have to remember to put value on the things that really matter. I dunno how much quality time you can spend with, in, or around the new Benz but I'd take time with my family any day. So that about sums things up. Had an urge to write and maybe that'll be my guideline for a while. Writing when the spirit moves me sounds like a good plan to me. Until the next time
P.S
And another thing, Spain really has brought the goods for my trip. I get to live in a place currently fielding a monarchy, fighting for it's independence, weathering the worst economic crisis in its history, all while getting front row seats to a potential war. Vamos!
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