Some things I've learned

A list of things I've learned thus far

1. How to make patatas a la importancia
2. A glass or two or three or four of wine with dinner is a good thing
3. Giddy does not mean a happy young girl in Spain...not something I want to be
4. Friendship comes from some of the most unexpected places
5. The kindness and good will of humanity never ceases to surprise me
6. pomadore = tomato
7. framagio = cheese
8. I still hate wearing shoes
9. a whole new meaning for pinocchio
10. I still have an intense desire to be wanted
11. I still love a good chase
12. Fooseball is an invaluable skill I have yet to master
13. How to abandon pretense
14. No matter how far away I am from those I love there is no substitute for exploration of the world and yourself
15. I need a human body next to me
16. How to make polenta
17. Being open to letting people redeem themselves usually yeilds good results
18. There is no substitute for a life well lived
19. What it feels like to be utterly alone
20. How good it feels to know that no matter what happens I'll be able to make a home for myself.