Today is my last day in Spain for 2014 and I’m just a little bit excited about heading home for Christmas. My little suitcase has nothing in it except for my swimsuit and presents as all my summer clothes are waiting for me in Darwin. Last weekend I had the pleasure of catching up with … Continue reading Homeward Countdown!
Author: Michelle Hanton OAM
Changing our lives
Have you secretly (or maybe not so secretly) thought you would like to change your life in some way, shape or form? I know lots of people have but feel they can’t do anything for one reason or another. Family, kids, parents, finances, pets and a myriad of other thing are usually cited as the … Continue reading Changing our lives
Dratted flu!
After enjoying a lovely Saturday morning browsing round the local market, which was freezing cold I might add, I managed to develop a rotten cold that has seen me laid up for the long weekend with a thick head, runny nose and tickly throat. The planned trip to visit the Mezquita in Cordoba was off … Continue reading Dratted flu!
December…..first week
I’ve been here two months already, the time has flown past and two weeks today I’ll be boarding a plane in Madrid to head back to Darwin for Christmas where I’ll no doubt swelter and instead of the heaters will be lazing about in the pool to try and keep cool. I’m very pleased to … Continue reading December…..first week
Opportunities
My teaching load is lighter for December which gives me space to be taking on a couple more individual business clients. I’m open to clients from anywhere in the world as long as their work interests me and I feel that I can be helpful to their business or cause. Anyone interested in discussing opportunities … Continue reading Opportunities
Locals supporting locals
I know in Australia we have the food banks, wishing trees and so many other things for those who are less fortunate, but here things are a little different. It’s the little community events that are supporting those within their own areas. On Saturday I went to the supermarket and there were volunteers there doing … Continue reading Locals supporting locals
Delicious delights……Spanish style
On Saturday I had to go to two supermarkets. Why? Because I needed to stock up on Earl Grey tea bags which are only sold (as far as I have discovered) at the one supermarket right across town – 20 min walk each way but hey, there’s lots to see along the way so it’s … Continue reading Delicious delights……Spanish style
Saturday Word of the Day: Panivorous
Nice one from Sasha Hanton . Easy to become panivorous where I am - so many yummy variations here in Spain. Word of the Day: Panivorous.
My students
In my classes I have a wide variety of backgrounds and talents. The older students are really motivated to learn as they see the benefits of adding English to their resume whist the younger ones are here because their parents sent them. My older students are a real joy. Several have their master degree so … Continue reading My students
Paper…..such precious stuff
I suspect we take paper for granted most of the time but since I have been here in Spain I am rediscovering what a wonderful commodity it is and what an important role it plays in our lives. Thursday saw me return to Seville again in the hope of securing my identity card. This week … Continue reading Paper…..such precious stuff
Michelle Hanton OAM 