I am back the delightful open arms of sunny southern Spain in Seville after a marvelous break home in Chicago. From the second I arrived at the airport, I knew it was the right decision to go home, instead of using the time to travel around Spain or Europe.
My break was filled laughter, friendship, family, friends, and enjoying time with mi novio, Matt. Break seemed to be a perfect timing. I had a blast being back home doing some fun activities. I went downtown Chicago a few times and enjoyed a touristy day in the city. During break, it wouldnt have been a surprise seeing me at Starbucks. I cant forget about the fire the girls and I almost started while baking cupcake smoores in our oven. Everything turned out good, thankfully! Christmas was an international one (not new in this family?) because of my gifts from Spain, Suzes from Argentina, and even Julies from Hawaii. Our tradition of cooking an international meal on Christmas day was to represent susan and I this year with Argentina and Spain. We had an array of grilled meats and Spanish sides. New Years was spent with Matt, Suze and Kristen in Indy to meet Bryanna and her boyrfriend Drew halfway.
Being home, I cant forget the Chicago foodie that I am. We enjoyed loads of my favorite american foods and restaurants that I dont have the privilege here, which I take for granted there. Some include hummus, peanut butter, vanilla soymilk,cookie dough, italian beef, and of course Lou Malnatis, I would argue with anyone that its the BEST deep dish pizza. All others are amateur.
Even though it was cold and snowy, I wouldnt have chosen a better way to spend the Holidays. After my terribly long journey back to Seville, 30 hours, it took me about a week to get over jetlag and get back in my routine here. Unfortunately I was sick my first weekend back, but I got much needed rest. I am back to warm sunny afternoons, cold nights, Spanish eating schedule, and the beautiful city of Seville.
Being home, I cant forget the Chicago foodie that I am. We enjoyed loads of my favorite american foods and restaurants that I dont have the privilege here, which I take for granted there. Some include hummus, peanut butter, vanilla soymilk,cookie dough, italian beef, and of course Lou Malnatis, I would argue with anyone that its the BEST deep dish pizza. All others are amateur.
Even though it was cold and snowy, I wouldnt have chosen a better way to spend the Holidays. After my terribly long journey back to Seville, 30 hours, it took me about a week to get over jetlag and get back in my routine here. Unfortunately I was sick my first weekend back, but I got much needed rest. I am back to warm sunny afternoons, cold nights, Spanish eating schedule, and the beautiful city of Seville.
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