SpainTalk - This Fall...

Well, I can't believe that the time is already here... well, its been here for quite sometime, just the decision making process has to pretty much happen now.

What am I talking about?  I am talking about where I will be working here in Spain for the next year.  I pretty much knew that I wanted to stay another year here in Spain and I've been racking my brain with countless thoughts about Asturias, Ferrol, Valencia, Santiago, Madrid and Palma.

So how did I finally decide where to go?

After spending countless hours (perhaps even days) on where to go work, etc.

It came down to the roll of the dice.  (literally)

Well, I couldn't find a dice - so a number generating application on my phone.

I assigned the 6 places a number from 1-6, the first place to get picked twice was the winner.

So... where am I going to be working this fall?

Drum Roll please...

Madrid...

(was not the winner)

Valencia 

(was also not chosen)

Asturias 

(was close, but no cigar)...

This fall, I have requested to work in...

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Santiago de Compostela.

Final paperwork will be mailed tomorrow.

Yes, I will be staying here in Galicia.

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

SpainTalk - ESLTalk - NA1 - WEEK19 - Body Language

For this week's lesson, we talked about body language.  In addition to my first gap fill exercise (woot...) we also discussed the importance of body language.

CLICK HERE for this week's lesson.

Sorry so short.  =P

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

EslTalk - SpainTalk - Week 19 - NA2 - Job Interview

Aloha!  woot. finally have some time to blog...

Here is the NA2 lesson for this past week - Job Interview

As we discussed in class, job interviews doesn't determine the best of the best.  Job interviews requires a combination of talent, experience, social skills and the ability to sell one's self.

I've been on multiple job interviews, and to be honest I've obtained every single job - even my two interviews here in Spain (in Spanish).  Luck? Perhaps, but I think it boils down to confidence and being aware of what the other person wants to hear... =]

CLICK HERE for this week's lesson!

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

Ferrol Dinner English Club - March 2013 - Potluck!

If there is one thing that I have to pick that Galicians and people from Hawaii have in common... it is our love for food.  Hosting my first Galician potluck, the sheer amount of food reminded me of being back home... that and all of the smiling faces... 

Note: if you have the opportunity to attend a Galicia/Hawaii potluck/dinner/party function... you should go... you're guaranteed a full stomach, a bunch of of laughs and great memories.

PS. If you're reading this and you're hungry - feel free to stop by... =]

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Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

LifeTalk - Acceptance

Something about this letter - just made me cry.

While most people might not think it is a big deal to come out of the closet... it is a really big deal for gay people.  Receiving social messages from the day you were born that you do not fit in, creates a friction between the person you are and the person society wants you to be.  Yes, social messages, everything from color, movies, television, and everything that you see around you. 

This simple letter reads...

“I overheard your phone conversation with Mike last night about your plans to come out to me.  The only thing I need you to plan is to bring home OJ and bread after class. We are out, like you now. I’ve known you were gay since you were six, I’ve loved you since you were born.”  - Dad

I shouldn't be reading things like this in the morning - I'm such a softie... 

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.