New Year, New Piso, Catching Up

Sooooo... it's been awhile, because I've been all over the place. When I stopped blogging, I was about to go to England. Well... I did! And it was wonderful. I got to see Nancy, Peter, and Rosie, all of whom I hadn't seen in more than 10 years! Old family friends, and it truly felt like not a day had passed. The journey itself was pretty uneventful, in terms of blog-worthy news. Mostly we played cards, walked or drove around the countryside, and and caught up with each other and our families. 

After I got back, I still had about a week in Madrid before traveling home for a month. I packed the rest of my stuff and moved out, staying with Joaquín and his parents for a few days before leaving. 

Then, to the states! It was really good to be home for a while. I got to see a lot of family and friends, went to Kirksville for a few days, and I loved being with my pets again. 

So here's some pictures from that month: 

(At Anton's in KC)

(At the theatre!) 

(Kristine and Keller)

(At Woody's in Kirksville) 

Since I got back, I found a new apartment! It's in a slightly more convenient and lively area of Madrid, only a little more expensive, and has a gorgeous terrace. I love it! 

Oh, and I also went to a wedding of two friends of Joaquín's. Ana  and Goyo. They are a precious couple, currently honeymooning on a safari in Kenya, and the weding was really fun. I would say the only thing that felt vastly different to me was the music (because of course they play Spanish music, and everyone knows all the words and dances, while I was very lost and confused).