Hey Travel Bugs! Do you like that name or is it weird? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I've been inspired to write a new series titled Teaching with BEDA. This series will follow in 3 parts and I will break down my experiences working with Infantil, Primary and Secondary (ESO) students. I will try to include lesson plans and tips on working with each age group. The first part of the series, … [Read more...]
Vacación Puente!
Puente is a term I've heard used when there is a holiday in the middle of the week. Usually the school will take off extra days either before or after the holiday. Vacacion! :) I swear Spaniards love taking vacations! I saw posted up today: Granted next week is Carnival week , oh how I wish I was flying to Trinidad, but we just came off vacation. Seriously though I. AM. … [Read more...]
Renewing with BEDA
We (current teachers) received an email from BEDA with the renewal application for the 2014/2015 school year. It's due by the end of the month. Not sure if I am renewing with BEDA though. As you know I am applying to become a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer. That process is moving along but anything can happen at this point. Annnd one of my goals is to become a diplomat. … [Read more...]
Lice Outbreaks…
One major part of teaching to consider if you want to join this profession is dealing with OUTBREAKS! For example last month there was an outbreak of "gripe" which is the flu. OK…this is expected in the winter and with the children sitting in such close proximity to each other it's hard for them not to sneeze in each others face. Yesterday one teacher told me her son came … [Read more...]
And then time stopped…
I've been really busy lately traveling and trying to start an entrepreneurial endeavor. Oh yeah and moving along with my Peace Corps application. Had my final interview a week and a half ago. Def have been slacking on my blog posts. This weekend however will be a quiet one and I have a ton of posts to write and about 3 YouTube videos to film. I most likely will stop making … [Read more...]
BEDA Application
I've been getting a ton of questions regarding: 1. How to apply to the BEDA Spain program/application process 2. People wanting to hear about the "black experience" living in Spain I will address these 2 points soon in a video/post this weekend. Stay blessed, Tamara … [Read more...]
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
2014 is here! While I had no qualms with 2013, I am happy it's over :) I learned a ton of lessons both in my personal and professional life and that I am thankful for. But…there is so much more I need to accomplish! And in 6 months I will enter the world of the "30 something" ha ha. I've been on vacation since December 20th! In the BEDA program you get 18 days of winter … [Read more...]
Feliz Navidad!
Merry Christmas or Feliz Navidad everyone! I hope your holiday season is blessed with love and positivity! Enjoy your time with loved ones and help bring some holiday cheers to those in need if you can. Talk soon, Tamara … [Read more...]
Folk dance festival in Consuega!
My second to last weekend in Madridejos I got an invitation to visit the Safron museum with the secretary from my school. I also received an invitation from another teacher to watch her perform in a folk dance festival in her hometown Consuega. Here are some pictures from the event. I will be doing a video about the festival! I completely understand why this spice is so … [Read more...]
Food FOOD! Glorious food!
If you've been checking out this blog for soon time then you know I. LOVE. Food! Most importantly taking pictures of food: example 1 example 2 example 3 and cooking for others :) example 4 example 5 So of course I want to share some of the pictures of FOOD that I've taken since living in Spain! Enjoy! Oh! And tell me...what is your favorite food to try when … [Read more...]