blacktsalagi
American expat in Spain
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About me
American
Lives in Barcelona
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 22 May 2011
What do you hate about living in Spain?
That's a bit aggressive for no reason. Read More
which language
Both! Spanish first. Then Catalan. But do learn both. Having said that, it also depends on what job you are going to try to get. That's a whole other topic altogether. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
I'm glad you spoke out on this. "Cruelty" and "mistreatment" is everywhere, in every country, whether or not one sees it or hears about it. I know for a fact in the U.S. the amount of euthanized animals is off the scale. ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
Thanks for clarifying and enlightening me! I suppose the hardest part would be the lack of legislation to protect animal rights or "rights" and the amount of complacency in the people about these behavior. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
Could you expand on "mistreatment"? I'm not challenging you but I haven't seen or heard of anything here "out of the ordinary" in terms of cruelty to animals.... Perhaps it's the lack of laws, regulations, etc... ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Welcome to Barcelona. Do come with an open mind! You seem to already be "level-headed" which is great. "Catalans" (generally speaking) are not "racist". Prejudice, classist, _____ist, etc..., YES. Than again, everyone ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Bazrez - Your anecdote was great! Thanks for sharing. Where are the brakes? This has turned into a "finger pointing" party. People, to sum up an entire group of people with basic adjectives is the basis of racism, sexism, etc... and it spirals ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Jaime - You seem to be rather cultured. Your comments come off a bit delusional (respectfully though). I don't know what your personal background is with "racism" / "discrimination", travel, living abroad BUT you seem to NOT be convinced that Ed's ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
This post began in 2010 and yet today, is still being added to. It's nice to see that people aren't trying to avoid the subject of racism. As well, people of many nationalities / "races" / ethnicities have contributed. To me this continues to ... Read More
Monthly Expat blog meet-up. FRIDAY APRIL 27 by NRGreer
[color=#3011ED]Hello everyone. Time for the monthly meet-up for regulars and new-comers. [b]Friday 27 April 9.00pm[/b] [b]Opera Cafe[/b] (bar) opposite the opera house on La Ramblas. near Metro Liceu. cafeoperabcn.com We will use an upstairs ...
I just realized that I'm supposed to be at the Opera Bar for the Expat meet up and I just got off work.... Sorry I missed meeting everyone. :-( Next time I guess.... Have a ball!!! Read More
Monthly Expat blog meet-up. FRIDAY APRIL 27 by NRGreer
[color=#3011ED]Hello everyone. Time for the monthly meet-up for regulars and new-comers. [b]Friday 27 April 9.00pm[/b] [b]Opera Cafe[/b] (bar) opposite the opera house on La Ramblas. near Metro Liceu. cafeoperabcn.com We will use an upstairs ...
Sounds like fun. I'll be there.:P Read More
Just moved to Barcelona by mariposabelle
Hi I just moved to Barcelona from NYC to be with my Catalan boyfriend. I would like to meet new friends and also other artists/musicians. I am a singer/songwriter/pianist - and want to collaborate and find great places to meet other musicians. So ...
Hey there, 1- Transformers can be challenging to come by. Corte Ingles has them at ok prices. Most other electronic shops should have them. NOT the "cutre" ones with all of the phones, sony TVs and such. The "real" electronic shops with bulbs, ... Read More
Just moved to Barcelona by mariposabelle
Hi I just moved to Barcelona from NYC to be with my Catalan boyfriend. I would like to meet new friends and also other artists/musicians. I am a singer/songwriter/pianist - and want to collaborate and find great places to meet other musicians. So ...
LOL!!! You're very welcome. Glad something I said helped. :-) Great questions..... answers coming soon! One Read More
Just moved to Barcelona by mariposabelle
Hi I just moved to Barcelona from NYC to be with my Catalan boyfriend. I would like to meet new friends and also other artists/musicians. I am a singer/songwriter/pianist - and want to collaborate and find great places to meet other musicians. So ...
First of all, welcome and congratulations on making such a move. To few americans actually do it, so, great job! Don't know if you've ever lived in another country before but be patient with yourself聟. Give yourself at least 2-5 years to fully ... Read More
Expat blog party - 28/04 by JPope
-- UPDATE 28/04 -- So, the plan is to meet tonight: Thurs [b]28/04[/b] at [b]21:00[/b] at [b]La Whiskeria[/b], and the address is [b]c/ Sitges 3[/b]. Placa Catalunya is the closest metro stop and it is less than 5 minutes walk ...
I'm bummed I missed this... :-( I'm so in for the next one!! One Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
There are some really well-thought out comments on this thread. It's been a pleasure reading them. For the record, and only in my opinion, all people have every right to speak out on this subject. No matter how far we feel that we might be from the ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Ok I understand what you say but you have to understand that immigrants do cause a lot of trouble here.What a load of racist nonsense.How many immigrants commit crime here? What percentage? What percentage of crimes are committed by ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Ed! I know oh so very well what you've been going thru! I'm an expat from the u.s. and I feel as if I'm in the segregated south sometimes. I'm a part of what I call the "misfit crew." A tall dark skinned "african" american, a brown skinned chicano, ... Read More