

There's no place like Minnesota
Well, I've made it back! Almost. I'm currently typing from the Minneapolis airport. I had a 6am flight to Amsterdam from Madrid, so I had...


Week 5, Check.
Another week is in the books! Monday and Tuesday I took advantage of the extra free hours (we finish class at 1pm, now instead of 3pm!)...


4 Down, 2 to go
Okay, breathe. I've only got two weeks, but this is fine. I'm fine. I totally miss American food and my American friends, but I wish I...


So long, Week 3
I thought I'd be blogging twice a week, but every time I log on here, I realize a week has already passed! I am utterly SHOCKED that it's...


Looking back on Week 2
I can't believe I'm almost halfway through my third week here. Time is going way too quickly (PANIC). Last week I had the opportunity to...


End of Week 1
Things are happening people. I'm no fluent Spaniard, but I'm improving little by little. We've gone to two different parks so far: Retiro...


Week 1- El Primer Día
Day one started with us cruising into Madrid airport at about 9:30 am, and found the rest of the crew closer to 10:30. I was lucky to...


GKTW Documentation
Spending a week of my summer at Give Kids the World was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Not only did I get the chance to travel...


Day 7: The Castle and Homeward bound
Today was our final day at GKTW! Sad to leave, but ready to get on back to good ole' Ohio. My one shift this afternoon was in the Castle....


Day 6: Curious George and Merry's Enchanted Tea Party
Mandy and I got the short shift at the Universal Character Photos. Curious George was set to arrive, shortly after his banana breakfast...