Leif hits 1 month in Malaga.

MODERN ART MEETS ARABIC CASTLE
Hello all! I just wanted to give a quick update on my life here. I have finally started to find the grove of life and feel more comfortable being back in Spain. I have found my local market, where I buy my fresh vegetables and meat, I have a workout routine, I have money in a Spanish bank account, I know how long it takes me to walk to the bus station and even have a barber. This things seem trivial but it is the day to day activities that make up our lives and make us feel connected the world we live in.
The weather here has headed south and now we are hitting more winter like weather, in the 40's and 50's. It looks like beach time is over until spring.

A trip to the post office

A Spanish Dropbox
Spain never seizes to amaze me. With my fingers crossed I left my apartment at 7:30 p.m with hopes that my local post office was going to be open late. To my surprise post offices are open until 8:30 p.m. I was shocked of course and thought this is great news!!!! Of course things are never has they seem and Spain is notorious for its laid back approach to customer service . I was less surprised when I found myself waiting 40 minutes in order to send my one little package. Next time I'm buying stamps and dropping it into the nice yellow drop box.

Long live pasta!!!!

My roommate Samantha the Italian and her boyfriend Alex.

Hello all!! After 3 nearly sleepless nights living in a Youth Hostel I found a place to live. Yahoo!! I'm living in the historic part of the city with 2 very nice Italian girls, one who is a cook. I was welcomed into the apartment shortly after meeting Samantha and drinking an Italian coffee with her in the kitchen. But, the real reason I got the room (it wasn't my charm or gringo like ascent) is because Samantha's dog Nina took a liking to me. (photos of her to come soon). After a few quick barks and a sniff test, Nina welcomed me to my new home with open paws and a Yes We Can attitude. Thank you Nina. Any who... Last night we had a wonderful spaghetti dinner (after 10pm of course) and a fantastic time.
As far as me.... I'm doing well. I'm getting back into shape and making the most of having incredible sunny days and hi temps in the upper 60's to low 70's. I make it the beach about every two days to run and work out and also to catch a few rays of sun. Working with elementary school kids has been great so far. I'm learning to loosen up and how to invent kids songs and and sing-a-longs. More updates to come soon, until then. CIAO!!!!!!!
p.s. Notice my huge plate of pasta. Mama mia!!!!!

The street where I live.