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I am so bad with keeping this blog about studying abroad... I should totally detail my trip in Madrid now .

Madrid was AMAZING. It was my first trip abroad but to be honest, my future cities has to match the bar Madrid has set. The architecture, the food and the prices were pure bliss. Also had my first Hostel experience which was AMAZING cause I spoiled myself at a nice hostel.

Places I ventured into...
1. Reina Sofia

one of the most amazing museums ever because it houses the most epic Picassos and the most gorgeous Dalis. If there was one museum in which I want to buy, including all collections, it would be this one... however the National Gallery in London comes a close second.

2. Prado

one of the largest museums I have ever been to lives up to its reputation with the most important painting in art history. "Las Meninas" by Velazquez, pure epic in real life compared to online imagery haha. Oh, and Goya's dark period was pure genius.

3. Plaza Mayor

think Trafalgar Square but spanish with cute expensive shops all around. It was built beautifully and I love the street performers. :D

4. Puerta de Sol

Pretty much the center of Madrid where most of the shopping, street performers and cute food shops are located at. I enjoyed the sun there =]

5. Kapital

One of the biggest clubs I've been to in my life, 7 stories tall and only a 15euro entry with two free drinks that wasn't even close to watered down. I LOVED IT. drunk times. =] Plus the pre-gaming was hilarious, 100 spaniard teens drinking at the square and running from the POLICIA. 2liter Sangria<3

6. Palace

Gorgeous, Buckingham Palace aint got SHIT on this.

7. Chueca

the gay part of Madrid, and yes, gay indeed. Went to a gay club with Octavio, Gladys and Jon and it was interesting. Very drunk from house party and it was packed and basically had a good time. Got mistaken for a hooker... its ok... life goes on haha. Interesting night, good drunk night. back at hostel at 630am

People I've met.

- I met Octavio who is Andres' good friend from home. He's been in Madrid since Sept and lives there till august I think... So from there I met his roommates Jon and Gladys and we all went to a house party. It was really nice, very Brooklyn and european at the same time. Free booze so therefore I got super drunk. Met alot of people from California to Chicago to France to Italy. Amazing.

Honestly, Madrid was amazing and I'm hoping to go back in April and hit Barcelona and Ala Cante as well. When the weather gets better I'm going to have a hella nice tan. =]

CHEERS

Pardona, No habla Espanol

This past weekend I went to Madrid to spend a nice weekend away from London. I had one of the most amazing experiences in Madrid because I was instantly attracted and did not want to leave.

Honestly, it wasn't about what I did in Madrid but being in such a different culture and making new friends that actually live in Madrid. I spent a majority of my time with them, most of them are Americans but they have such a european/spanish attitude towards life.

Of course, education is important but having fun is just as great. It seems as though they're living everyday to their fullest and if not, at least towards an advantage. On the other hand, I'm preparing for the rest of my life. I feel like I stress over small things that shouldn't be stressful for someone my age and my standing.

I'm at that point where I enjoy traveling so much and being stuck in these places that I just want to travel around for the rest of my life. My major is great, I enjoy it but I don't think it's what I see myself doing forever. I need excitement and I need a job that allows flexibility... law just isn't.