Skinny streets, archways, and people sitting on stairs

I have been lucky enough to travel to and throughout Europe several times now. When my friend and former roommate, Laura, asked if I wanted to come visit her in Madrid sometime whilst she is teaching there, I didn't hesitate. I just got back from traveling with my buddy Laura to Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, and Toledo. I've said many times you can drop me anywhere in Europe and I'll be happy, and this is true. I'm not the first person obviously to enjoy traveling about oversees, but I doubt too many others have payed tribute to the specific items I'm about to describe. I've tried to figure out some of the specific things that captivate me when I can't seem to put my camera down. First, I have found that I have a weird love of windy and/or narrow streets and they are abundant basically everywhere I've been in Europe. I love that you have no idea what you're going to find once you turn the corner (usually another windy street.) Examples:

Second, I love archways. They make me happy, they are like frames you can walk through. Even better, archways/pathways connecting buildings over streets. I love this. Don't ask me why, I can't fully explain it. They are wonderful. Observe:

Notice some of these combine my love of narrow streets and archways - what's not to love? Finally, those old time city planners knew their shit. If you put a bunch of stairs in front of your churches, or various other landmarks, people will sit on them. They will gather and relax and basically block the way so people can't walk past, but it's ok. You won't mind, you will just sit down and join them. I speak from experience:

There are many, many other things I enjoy about traveling to new cities especially oversees, but you can't possibly describe them all. Visually, these were some of my simple favorites. Til next time!

It's been over a year!!

It has been over a year since my last post. I cannot believe this, and I am sad that I have not kept up with my musings on life. So back by popular demand, I am here and writing out my words of wisdom. Ok, so there isn't really a ton of demand for my musings, but at least 3 people have asked me when I'm going to start up my blog again. I must not disappoint my 3 fans!!

So what have I learned over the past year, you ask?
I have learned that the older you get, the faster life moves.
I have learned that it takes about a year and a half to get tired of a job, haha - just kidding people from work!
I have learned that improv is a lot of fun (maybe I will write a whole blog about my improv classes that I have started)
I have learned that improv is difficult and does not come naturally to everyone (myself included)
I have learned that you shouldn't date somebody just because they are from Europe and you like their accent (This lesson however doesn't seem to be sinking in after multiple dating fails.)
I have learned that I'm going to be an Aunt by the end of the year!
I have learned that Seattle is beautiful. . .observe:

I have learned that New Mexico is spicy and full of wine:

I have learned that South Carolina is pretty great too:

And finally I have learned that there are always fun new things to see in Chicago

Bye and hope it will not be so long before you 3 hear from me again ;)