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The Learning Curve of Calpe
The drive out of Granada was terrifying, the descent into Calpe was breathtaking, and the first look at our new terrace undid me completely. Then the heat and humidity introduced themselves — and we've been learning ever since. Groceries, siesta, bikinis, a 332-meter rock we're supposed to climb, and a dog who somehow became a completely different animal. Welcome to Calpe.
Sarita V.
6 hours ago11 min read
The Whiplash Diaries
20 things Spain does differently (some will surprise you)
Sarita V.
Sep 48 min read
Spain - The Morning After (pt. 2)
Our first full day in Spain came with three thunderous booms and a floor that wouldn't hold still. Meanwhile, back in Minnesota, a very sick Devante was fighting a government website that refused to stay online — with Paco's flight just days away.
Sarita V.
Sep 17 min read
Spain - The Start (pt.1)
Every winter I ask myself the same question: "What am I doing here, where the air hurts my face?" This summer, we finally did something about it. Here's what it actually took to leave Minnesota for Spain — the visa that fell apart, the pet health certificate stuck in VEHCS purgatory, and the goodbye we said not knowing when we'd all be back together again.
Sarita V.
Aug 2612 min read
Who Are You?
Getting to know you, getting to know all about you... getting to like you, hoping you like me too!
Sarita V.
May 2, 20237 min read
What Will Be New this Year?
It's Going to be a Happy New Year, Right?
Sarita V.
Jan 3, 20235 min read
The Iron Range, a Love Story
A Story of Love for the Place I Will Always Call Home
Sarita V.
Jul 9, 202212 min read
The Mistress
The Illusion
Sarita V.
Apr 1, 20221 min read
Why Are We Afraid of the RSVP?
RSVP, TY.
Sarita V.
Dec 14, 20215 min read
And Just Like That, SATC is Back!
The universe may not always play fair, but at least it's got a hell of a sense of humor!
Sarita V.
Nov 24, 20218 min read
I Once Held You in My Arms... My Adoption Story Pt. 2
Broken heart, healing heart.
Sarita V.
Nov 18, 202118 min read
Those Skimpy Halloween Costumes!
You're practically half naked!
Sarita V.
Nov 8, 20216 min read
Now You're Just Somebody That I Used to Know.
Hello Friend. Goodbye, Friend.
Sarita V.
Sep 9, 202115 min read
Child Brides, Big Butts-Little Seats, Judgy Me, & Cats
The final blog in my Thrifting series!
Sarita V.
Dec 7, 20209 min read
That Hair Post, and the Shear Madness that Followed...
A few days ago, I posted about my frustration regarding a hairy moment on the love-it-yet-hate-it Facebook. The reactions I received...
Sarita V.
Sep 20, 20205 min read
That's Not a Knife- THIS is a Knife..."
Adventures in Thrifting & Thrifting Tips Episode 3: “That’s Not a Knife- THIS is a knife!!” Every now and then, we bring a child with us...
Sarita V.
Aug 10, 20208 min read
Hangry (han·gry | \ ˈhaŋ-grē) Informal: irritable or angry because of hunger
Adventures in Thrifting & Thrifting Tips Episode 2: “I’m just Hangry ok?” On a particularly beautiful Wednesday, our thrifting adventures...
Sarita V.
Aug 6, 20208 min read
That's a Little Spendy...
Adventures in Thrifting & Thrifting Tips Episode 1: “That’s a Little Spendy” So those of you who know me probably know that I...
Sarita V.
Aug 6, 202010 min read
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