It's March! Time to plan the spring and summer.... =D

OMG.  It's March.  So much to do - so little time.  

First, time to plan some trips!  I have 1 planned in April - I am heading to Ukraine (yes, Ukraine) and in May, I am heading to Madrid to watch the Madrid Open.  

For those of you who have been following my blog for some time, you might remember that last year I had tickets and train tickets to head to Madrid to watch the Madrid Open, but I was ill and could not make the trip!  I can't wait, I'm only watching the first two days, but I can't wait to see my first tennis matches live in person! 

Besides those two trips, I want to squeeze in a weekend trip to London.

The next couple of months will be quite busy, my thesis proposal was denied (so basically last 8 weeks of research down the drain), but that's ok, I am putting together a new proposal which combines both Public Health and Medical Anthropology.  

This is probably the only time I will probably say this, but I wish I had access to a library with English books (particularly - filled with research based material), I'm sure there is one here in A Coruña, I just have to find it.

Besides my thesis, travel, its March - time to WHIP my @$$ into shape.  So here's the plan, its time for shakes, shakes and more shakes.  Going to buy a blender tomorrow and hitting the gym starting Sunday.

I've already rearranged my room so it has a better flow.

Oh yeah, I have a new phone and a new laptop, so I'm selling a bunch of stuff!

Just in case you're interested:

Microsoft Surface RT 64GB

Dell XPS 8500 (with a 23" monitor)

Dell 17" Inspiron Laptop (with Windows 8 and Office)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32GB

Apple iPhone 5C 16GB

Blackberry Z30

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meh. when i get sick...

I've been sick for the past couple of days...

This is my 4th day without leaving the house.  I left the house on Thursday to pick up food essentials.  I am feeling a lot better.  No more fever, just stuffed up and lots of phlegm, green, yellow, clear. LOL

The weird thing is when I get sick, I'm probably the worst patient possible.  I don't care if I'm deathly ill (including a fever or whatever) I can still go grocery shopping, cook for myself, etc.  I don't want your pity - your pity or sympathy will not help me get any better.

HA HA - Someone understands me.

Not only that.... I eat WAYYYYY MORE when I am sick.  I am probably the only person who gains weight when he is sick.  I mean I remember Wednesday night, I wasn't feeling well, I had Thai curry, rice, chicken noodle soup, chicken nuggets, and potatoes for dinner... Yeah, I know right?!  Completely weird.

Breakfast

Besides sleeping a lot, reading a lot, I've recorded a couple of new videos on YouTube.  ha ha.  I had to shoot them a couple of times because I was hacking lung.

Anyways.  Other than that, I just found out that my thesis proposal has been rejected.

I was quite upset about that, but oh well, what can you do.  

I'm recording a new series of Top 5 (things I love about a particular technology)

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Anti-Valentine's Day Playlist!

I've been single pretty much my whole entire life and I feel like this day is just the worst holiday.

Every single corporation reinforces the need for love by showing someone else what you can buy them.

Not to mention, I am seriously sick of people talking to me like a wounded puppy.
I am 33 and single, let me do my thing.

I'm happy being single, and to be honest, I haven't had a desire to date anyone in ages.
(and with the quality of conversation I've had with the dating pool recently,
I'll probably stay single as long as I live)

So... Here's my Anti-Valentine's Day Playlist.

Some anti-love

Some anti-relationship

Some straight up rude.

Some straight up self-empowerment!

Mary J. Blige - No More Drama
Broken heart again
Another lesson learn
Better know your friends
Or else you will get burned



Cee Lo - Fuck you

I see you driving 'round town with the girl 

I love and I'm like, 

"FUCK YOU!" 

Ooo,ooo,oooo

Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
At first I was afraid I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side
But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
And I grew strong And I learned how to get along and so you're back

Destiny's Child - Independent Women

Question: Tell me how you feel about this 

Try to control me boy you get dismissed 

Pay my own fun, oh and I pay my own bills 

Always 50/50 in relationships"

Jennifer Lopez - Ain't it Funny
It's been a while since you came around.
Now you wanna see what's going down.


Kelly Clarkson - Since You've Been Gone
Since U Been Gone
I can breathe for the first time
I'm so moving on
Yeah, yeah

JoJo - Leave, Get Out

Get Out, (leave) right now

It's the end of you and me 

It's too late (now) and I can't wait for you to be gone

Sunshine Anderson - Heard it all before

Played the fool before (played the fool before)

 I was your fool I believed in you 

Yes I did yes I did 

But your lies ain't working now look who's hurting now 

See I had to shut you down (I had to shut you down)

Taylor Swift - We are never getting back together 

Uggg... so he calls me up and he's like, "I still love you," 

And I'm like... "I just... I mean this is exhausting, you know, like, 

We are never getting back together. Like, ever"

Which one if your favorite?

Any songs to add to this list!?

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Mi Vida in Galicia - Dos Días en Ferrol.

How do I spend my week off?!

Apparently, not going on my flight to Germany - where it is currently colder than Spain (by 5-10 degrees, which isn't much - but hey, I still refuse to go anywhere colder right now).

Heading to Ferrol to spend a quick 2 days (less than 48 hours) was great.

While I didn't get to say hi to everyone and catch up (another excuse to head back!), it was pretty cool to go back, talk story, and walk the halls which was my 2nd home last year.  

Yes, its raining.

Yes, its cold and raining, but weird thing is it doesn't bother me (I'm probably 1 of 2 people who doesn't own an umbrella in A Coruña). 

Yes, chocolate milk for breakfast!  COLA CAO

 Breakfast here in Spain still takes some adjusting.  While sometimes I crave rice and fried eggs, for breakfast, I normally just have oatmeal (with soy milk and honey), and Greek yogurt.

Gin and Tonics - the best in Spain!

 I wouldn't classify myself as a connoisseur, but one of my two favorite drinks (the third requires antacid before drinking), well you know that I LOVE cosmos and my other favorite drink is gin and tonics (though I try to limit myself to just 14 - kidding, 12 - still kidding.  O_O).  Here in Spain, gin and tonics are an art form.  Depending on the gin, your drink may have different types of fruits (mine is shown with cinnamon and there is also orange peel).

Chipirones - OMG

If you ever come to Galicia, (make sure you're not allergic to seafood or a vegetarian) you have to try so many delicious things to eat.  This is one of my favorites.  #yum #nomnomnom #delish 

#stopprocrastinating

#workonthesis

#maybetomorrow

#byefornow

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New YouTube Videos!

Hey everyone,

This past week, I recorded some new videos!  Sorry I haven't been writing, I've just had a nice relaxing week, hanging out in Ferrol, catching up with friends and working on my thesis.

Don't forget to subscribe!

Some people have been asking me about how I watch American television shows while I am in Spain?!
So, I decided to create this video!  Enjoy!

On this episode of Café con Leche with Max, our special guest +Candace Skinner talks about her research: Environmental and Cultural Anthropology (yes - we completely geek out).  This video is Advanced 2 and C1 level.  We also talk about various topics, such as Texas, Hawaii, the weather and so forth!

+Poli P and I talk about technology!  On this episode - we talk about Amazon Prime, +T-Mobile and +AT&T (which we preferred TMobile), the cheapest cell phone plan available (its on the description of the video), and Microsoft and the new CEO!

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Ferrol English Dinner Club - February 21, 2014 - SAVE THE DATE!

The next Ferrol English Dinner Club will be held on February 21, 2014.

Location will be determined later next week based on number of RSVPs!

Wow, it has been quite some time since our last meeting.

We will continue our dinner meetings monthly!

I can't wait to see all of you.

To receive information, please visit... 

http://ferroldinner.info

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Mi Vida en Galicia - O Lar de Toxos, Ferrol

Hi everyone,

My first time back to Ferrol this year was more than I could ask for, in 24 hours, I got to hang out with friends, eat until I could not eat anymore, dance until I was exhausted, and laugh until my cheeks hurt, chat over café con leche, sing karaoke (in English and Spanish - joder!), 

My first Karaoke song in Spanish

Hopefully, I will be recording more videos of my life here in Galicia.  Here are some pictures of a video of O Lar de Toxos!

Did I mention food?!  Of course after eating and partying (I didn't go to sleep until 6am), the next day, a deliciously prepared lunch!

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