Wow, I can't believe its already October. I'm not really sure what happened to September, but there you go.
Lots has been happening, and since the girls started school, my life got crazy busy. I will continue to update, I have several posts in drafts that need to be finished.
But a quick update: I am still living with my family. A is currently in South America for 3 weeks on business so its been just myself, E and the girls at home. I got a job working for a company, they contract me out to different houses and I go there and teach. I only have 2 jobs with them now, but I also have one private student. So, not much work. It's incredibly difficult to find work here without working papers, but that's the reality for most Americans. I'm working on getting them, but there are a lot of hoops to jump through.
I also have been finding new friends. Many of them are in a much older age range than I am, but I find that it's been better for me. Like in college there is a lot pressure to drink and party, which is something I can't do because of my job. It's easier to find people who enjoy a glass of wine, tapas, and chatting over getting wild all night.
And lastly, I've been enjoying a little more of what Barcelona has to offer. I like to watch the football(FCB) games with my host father or with friends, and enjoy the odd festivals that happen around her. For example, last weekend was a Renaissance Fair. Catalan Renaissance is interesting, to say the least. I also have joined a Gaelic Football team, which has a mixture of Irishwomen/men and Catalans. I'm one of 2 Americans, which is cool.
And my favorite activity, I joined a Catalan Rugby Team. When I first came here I thought there wasn't any teams for women, but there turns out to be a school for rugby here. it's geared mostly towards young boys and men but there is a women's team. There used to be two but since there wasn't enough women to play on both teams, they've combined to form one super women's rugby team. The language barrier has been interesting but I've been enjoying playing with a new team and new women. The language is different but the game is the same. I'm the only American.
Lots has been happening, and since the girls started school, my life got crazy busy. I will continue to update, I have several posts in drafts that need to be finished.
But a quick update: I am still living with my family. A is currently in South America for 3 weeks on business so its been just myself, E and the girls at home. I got a job working for a company, they contract me out to different houses and I go there and teach. I only have 2 jobs with them now, but I also have one private student. So, not much work. It's incredibly difficult to find work here without working papers, but that's the reality for most Americans. I'm working on getting them, but there are a lot of hoops to jump through.
I also have been finding new friends. Many of them are in a much older age range than I am, but I find that it's been better for me. Like in college there is a lot pressure to drink and party, which is something I can't do because of my job. It's easier to find people who enjoy a glass of wine, tapas, and chatting over getting wild all night.
And lastly, I've been enjoying a little more of what Barcelona has to offer. I like to watch the football(FCB) games with my host father or with friends, and enjoy the odd festivals that happen around her. For example, last weekend was a Renaissance Fair. Catalan Renaissance is interesting, to say the least. I also have joined a Gaelic Football team, which has a mixture of Irishwomen/men and Catalans. I'm one of 2 Americans, which is cool.
And my favorite activity, I joined a Catalan Rugby Team. When I first came here I thought there wasn't any teams for women, but there turns out to be a school for rugby here. it's geared mostly towards young boys and men but there is a women's team. There used to be two but since there wasn't enough women to play on both teams, they've combined to form one super women's rugby team. The language barrier has been interesting but I've been enjoying playing with a new team and new women. The language is different but the game is the same. I'm the only American.
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