In my opinion, one of the biggest “road blocks” to obtaining Spanish citizenship due to Sephardic origin are the two exams. They are two things that require time, commitment, and preparation. I haven’t taken the DELE A2 exam yet, but I have takes the CCSE Culture and History exam. I thought that I would share […]
Applying for Spanish Citizenship Due to Sephardic Origin: How to Get Started
In today’s post, I’m going to give you all of the important links on how to apply Spanish citizenship, as well as tell you what you’ll need to do. Here is a graphic I pulled from the FCJE website, which essentially lists off the steps for applying. Below the image, I will break it down […]
Applying for Spanish Citizen Due to Sephardic Origin
I haven’t really discussed it on here, but for the last 8 months or so, I have been slowly making my way through the various steps that are involved in applying for Spanish citizenship for Sephardic Jews. Like I said, this process is quite slow, and is relatively straightforward, but I thought I would share […]
Reverse Culture Shock.
When I went to Spain, I wouldn’t say that I experienced any real culture shock. I was expecting it to be different. I was expecting the people to speak differently than I do, look different, eat different foods, follow a different schedule, the buildings and roads and cars and shops would look different. I was […]
Checking In II.
Making: memories. Does that count? We are at the beach for a week! Cooking: nothing atm. I have plans to make jam- lots of it!- with dad. He made some peach jam and blueberry jam and cherry jam and they are so good. Drinking: pomegranate seltzer! I have yet to find any milk here that […]
Checking In.
I know many of you are fans of my Lately posts, especially my mom, who often complains when she hasn´t seen my latest breakfasts even though I tell her it´s always the same thing, she still asks to see photos. Fine. Here is a little survey of sorts that I took from another blog. Not to replace my […]
Traveling Through Europe: Prague II
Wow-ee these posts are taking a long time to write! If you missed it, HERE is the first day and a half in Prague. Day two: Unfortunately, there was predicted rain on our second full day in Prague. Our plans for the second day were to cross the river and head over to the Prague […]
A Day in the Life: End of My First Year as an Auxiliar
This is a typical Wednesday- definitely my longest and most grueling day of the week, but also my last “difficult day”, as I finish work at 1:20 pm on Thursday, with no lessons in the afternoon, and no work on Fridays. Life is too good… On Mondays and Thursdays, I start work at 9:20, so […]
Friday Five: Difference in Customs in Madrid and Philadelphia/ the U.S.
**Not customs at the airport! Not aduanas. Hi!!! I am so happy it’s Friday! Actually, in general, I am just so happy. This week was really, really, really, really, (really) good! I think the rise in temps and sunshine has something to do with it. And fresh produce… I have been spending more time outside, […]
Weekend. And 7 Things You SHOULD Purchase and 6 Things You SHOULD NOT Purchase at Primark.
Buenas noches! How was your weekend? My weekend was so good. Too good, which is why it was over so quickly and now it’s Monday. What? But Monday is over, so I’m happy about that too. I don’t have much to share so I thought I would throw my measly weekend pics into this stupid […]