Do you still read this blog? It’s okay if you don’t. Except you’d be lying. You’re reading this right now.
I realize my life lately hasn’t been all that exciting, but I wanted to tell you all—exciting things are right around the corner. I know, I know; I wish I could post about them now, too, but it wouldn’t be prudent, and, you see, I’m all about being prudent. Bo-ring.
My cousin, Bailey, and me
So, here’s a few little life updates for you:
- My super-smart, fantastic boyfriend received some amazing news that he totally deserves because he worked his you-know-what off for four years to get a very difficult degree. He would go to class from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and then study afterwards. Dedication—it pays off. Good job, amor!
- My favorite basketball team, the Indiana Hoosiers, are doing super well—and, well, that makes me happy. Go Hoosiers!
- I am studying for the DELE exam, which, for those of you who don’t know, stands for the “Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language.” It’s a diploma issued by the Cervantes Institute in Spain saying you talk real good in Spanish. Okay, it’s not just speaking, it’s also comprehension (reading and listening), and general knowledge of Spanish. I’m going for a tough one and can’t devote a ton of time to it (hello, full-time job!), but I’m going. Slowly. It helps to have Mario quiz me and give me helpful hints. I have my own personal practice examiner!
- People are getting married: I just attended my cousin’s wedding (congratulations to Bret and Kelsey) and my brother’s wedding is in September. My “baby” brother. See also: smart, successful, and has a beautiful fiancé! Plus, there are others (who shall not be named)! Also, doesn’t it seem like everyone on Facebook is either heading for holy matrimony or having a kid? When did we get so old?!
I know, lame post, Kaley. But there has been a lot of exciting news lately, not the least of which is that Mario has picked up a new hobby: paddle tennis. This is totally a thing in Spain. Also: he’ll be running a half marathon later this month, most likely (100%) way faster than I could.
¡Vamos Mario!
I still read and I don’t think it’s boring at all.
Sorry I haven’t responded, been busy with final exams and lesson plans.
Glad to hear about Mario!! Such great news!
Thanks :)
I didn’t realize you were studying for the DELE! Good luck!
Yup. Did you know what the DELE was before this?
Thank you, sweetie!!
I still read your blog, as it’s one of my FAVORITES!! Felicidades Mario and to you Kaley (you know what for..I read it on another blog as a comment) ;)
Sigue con tu blog, tía! Me da ánimo para seguir adelante con mis planes de regresar a España and become an Auxiliar!!
Xo,
Nikki
P.S.:I ALWAYS recommend your blog to ALL my friends currently in Spain doing the whole Cultural Assistants thing…They find your “old” posts hilarious AND extremely useful/helpful in getting on with your day-to-day lives across THAT country!!
Thanks, Nikki! I appreciate it.