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...]
Changing BEDA Schools
November 8th was the last day at my previous school. Now that I have moved I can tell you the name of my former town :) The 2 months I spent in Madridejos were great and I was really sad to move on. Well what happened? Why are you changing BEDA Schools? Based on the BEDA guidelines my school followed their own method of implementing the program which requires an … [Read more...]
Still in Spain!
Hey Guys! This is the longest I've ever been away from my bloggity blog! Really missed it! I am still in Spain…sorry if I wasn't clear about this earlier. Finally have internet in my new apartment and am settling into said new apartment :) I'll have a few update coming. And YES!!! the BEDA application is now open: The website appears to still be down so follow these … [Read more...]