So, I woke this morning to another dreary day. It has, this week, been pretty dark and cloudy, chilly and blue. The drizzles erupt some what spontanteously, often lasting no more than ten minutes, in turn, leading you to uselessly carry around a moist umbrella the majority of each day. Well, here I am, basking in the Spanish rain.
Wasn´t the rhyme that The Rain in Spain Falls Mainly on the Plain? I live in the mountains!! Why!? Oh Why!?
Well, I guess, in all reality, if the only thing I have to complain about is rain, then, gosh darnit, I sure am lucky. And I admit that.
Here I am traveling the world and I am getting upset with rain. Well, there is always nature, something that I am slowly, with maturity, learning I secretly despise. Don´t get me wrong, I do not say burn all rainforest and destroy all animals! Hell, I love the platypus, the weeping willow, the grasshopper (although only from a safe distance) but I am definitely not outdoorsy (see my entry on the Alpurjarras).
needless to say, I appreciate nature from a safe distance. seeing the sierra nevadas covered in snow on a sunny day, while walking down a paved road filled with cars and people. that is my nature. that nature of people, of modernity, of a borderline bugless land.
Well, in the end, I guess, that is about all I have to say. Just wandering the concrete jungles of Spain, and trying to avoid getting wet.
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Liz, we are one and the same as I also despise bugs. Not so much the outdoors and weather in general but definitely bugs. They are gross. Also, your Spanish meal sounded UNBELIEVABLE!!! I'm so jealous! Also, I saw a psychic with my mom on election day. It was the wierdest/coolest experience EVER. I asked about all of you guys. If you would like to know what she said, let me know. Miss you!!!
Love,
Allison
hey Zaika
I missed one day (I spent yesterday away from my computer, and today in the morning my computer kept dying on me) and all of a sudden you have all these entries. It was fun to read them.
You don't have to feel guilty though and apologize for everything you do in the world. It's fine to be upset with election choices and never-ending rain in Spain and creature discomforts.
Rains do get on your nerves and it's not much fun to spend too much time outside while it's raining - short summer ones may be the only exception.
My baby misses family atmosphere, even all the fighting.:( Don't worry, we're coming and you'll be reminded that fighting is not always this much fun.
I kept missing your calls today, which is too bad. I also tried to call you with no luck, which is also too bad. I am ready to hear your voice again.
I talked to Sveta and she is bringing some of your stuff (gel, socks and maybe some clothes). I will ask IIIEHbKA to buy you some books. If you want something in particular (I mean clothes and books) let me know ASAP.
LOVE YOU and MISS YOU LOTS and LOTS because YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!
i feel your pain on the whole rain situation. sometimes maine doesn't get sun for like a week straight. but what does make it better is rain boots. cuz then you can splash in puddles...and yes i do realize that makes me sound like a 7 year old...but its so fun! miss you!
love,
kathy
p.s. i actually have a mortar and pestle at home so if you REALLY want to make that recipe you could borrow mine. haha.
today is the 8th, your last posting was from the 6th, where's the 7th and today's?
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