Motivación.

CIEE suggested that we write down a list of goals for this year so as to not lose track of them. Here goes…

- Push myself to speak Spanish and improve my speaking skills as much as possible (I will have Spanish flat-mates, so that’s a step in the right direction)

- Develop as a professional and as a teacher

- Not to get discouraged when things get tough- whether it’s with the job or living in a foreign country

- Make lasting friendships and be open to different people- being open to new things really should be the motto of this adventure

- Bond with my students, friends, and flat-mates

- Explore Granada and really become a part of the city and its culture. I’d love to have places around the city that are my places- whether it’s a certain park to read, a café to relax and drink coffee, or my friends’ and my favorite bar.

- Travel across Spain, and a few other countries if the paycheck allows it!

Make the most of every moment

Places I want to visit in Spain:

- Cárnaval in Cádiz (Feb 16-26)

- Fallas de Valencia (Mar 19)

- Feria de Sevilla (Apr 24-29)

- Bilbao to reminisce

- Barcelona, because it’s gorgeous

- Madrid to give it another shot

- Málaga to see Eddie and go to the beach

Places I’d like to visit in Europe:

- Scotland

- Portugal

- Germany

- Croatia

Not a bad start-- With Claire & Helene, fellow Granada auxiliares