tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650205343941472143.post421218579012634211..comments2012-04-30T03:24:35.472-07:00Comments on Live, Love, Laugh: La Navidad y El Feliz Ano NuevoKayla Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04591626681749981996noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650205343941472143.post-75726219884690583342010-01-22T11:37:29.193-08:002010-01-22T11:37:29.193-08:00What?? I didn't know this! Your not an ass Pat...What?? I didn't know this! Your not an ass Patrick :) I love you.Kayla Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04591626681749981996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650205343941472143.post-36767978079633576802010-01-12T10:18:46.664-08:002010-01-12T10:18:46.664-08:00Thanks for not responding to me Kayla. Anyway, loo...Thanks for not responding to me Kayla. Anyway, look at you with your blog getting featured again and like convincing people to go to Spain and everything. By the way, I am here with Gunnar and he says I am a major ass for writing this.Patrick Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796753813889199953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650205343941472143.post-66702911773564583892010-01-06T03:46:51.092-08:002010-01-06T03:46:51.092-08:00Hey Layna! So I guess for me the main reason was I...Hey Layna! So I guess for me the main reason was I wanted to be in a Europeon country. There just seems to be a different level of living here that I was drawn too - as well as the deep, rich history of the Spanish. The language of Castellano is different as well, although I'm in Catalunya and should be learning Catalan which is a much more Romantic dialect. Argentina would have been my second choice if I was choosing to only go to a Spanish speaking country, but I'm so happy and thankful I choose Spain. The diversity in the land, people, languages is amazing. I can drive about an hour to the mountains and 2 to the beach...the people are quite a mix of South Americans, Eastern Europeons and Northern Africans obviously leading to a wide range in languages - plus the Regional dialects as well. Money here can definitly be a problem. I saved up by working a job through the summer, sending out sponsorship letters to family and friends, and also having the advantage of the perminent fund dividend in Alaska...just remember that when you're here to budget yourself a good amount of money monthly. Between the travelling expenses I pay to go to the city by train which is a 3 hour train ride and 2 hour bus ride it can range from 7-13 Euro's one way, shopping (you will shop till you drop here, fashion is such a important part of the culture, especially in teens), and random things like cafe and toiletries. The Dollar right now is pretty low, so I'm finding things are almost double in price -- bummer. The crucial thing to remember is to budget yourself, alot a certain amount of money you can afford monthly and stick to it. Also keep your receipts to go over your spending. This has become quite the long post but if you would like to email me go fot it k.williamson21@hotmail.com<br />Peace and LoveKayla Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04591626681749981996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650205343941472143.post-37464938874489133462010-01-03T17:31:45.946-08:002010-01-03T17:31:45.946-08:00Hi, my name is Layna. I'm a freshman in highs...Hi, my name is Layna. I'm a freshman in highschool and I'm really considering being a foreign exchange student my junior year. I've done like a bunch of research and everything about going to Argentina, but after reading your blog, I'm thinking about Spain. Was there anything that really set your mind on Spain instead of other Spanish-speaking countries? Also, what was your main ways of saving money for the costs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650205343941472143.post-1200887650501577242010-01-03T13:00:40.627-08:002010-01-03T13:00:40.627-08:00Yeah so we are having so much fun with you right n...Yeah so we are having so much fun with you right now!! Thanks for name dropping us.. hahaha. So thanks for the warm wishes. Now I feel warm. Good to know that you are getting along great with your sister. :P So I hope we are gonna go eat more candy or something because its a little boring listening to you and Gunnar talk about Gossip Girl. Anyway, you can definitely come again. We are gonna have a massive party upstairs. PREPARE.Patrick Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796753813889199953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650205343941472143.post-64570242215544768842010-01-03T09:52:37.254-08:002010-01-03T09:52:37.254-08:00peace and love to you babe! happy 2010 :)peace and love to you babe! happy 2010 :)maya gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034560404986884971noreply@blogger.com