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| 9th July 2007 David | not spaniards - From: Portugal doesn't get enough credit our misconceptions about your country just keeps on growing when we ear you relate portuguese as spaniards...we are not spaniards....spaniards are related to spain...portugal and spain were never a "one country"...for christ sake we're older then spain...would you like to be called "canuck"? lol we may share the same language roots but that's all... |
| 11th August 2006 Danni | I'm sorry, But I had to - From: St. Patrick's Day Sorry, again, but I just had to write to you. I found you're site accidentally when I wanted to see pictures of the parade this year for St. Paddy's. So you know, that team of little boys was a HURLING team...it's an incredibly awesome, fully Irish sport that's been played for ever. (and IS really dangerous) Curling is the thing with ice and brooms that Canadians are good at. Hope it helps. |
| 18th May 2006 Niladri | food et al - From: The food I was having a bad day in the office but when I come across this blog of yours, I laughed to death, felt happy ( not in sadistic way !), and reinvigorated to carry on the work. Jamie you are funny, feel sorry forwhat you went through..maybe you should toy with idea of a career of humorous writer...you will doa world a favour..just like you did it to me ...feel happy and reinvigorated for the rest of the day...take care matey. By the way , I am from India, I did visit Seville in October,2004 but always went to El corte Ingles or other departmental stores for good and reasonable food. Also some nondescript restaurants in the bylanes served excellent food...and wine!! |
| 13th May 2006 Tant | - From: 30 hours in Barcelona WOW-you are so brave, Jamie! I'm glad you are seeing and doing so much. Things you'll remember for a life time. See you soon. Love, Tant |
| 11th May 2006 Grandma | Oh Jamie!!! - From: When in Rome...don't get lost!! My child, I wonder if you realize all the things you have done, all the places you have seen, and all the experiences you've had these last 4 months. You have taken the utmost opportunity to expand your education by experiences of a lifetime. I'm proud you, and I'm happy were able (and brave enough) to take advantage of the situation even when you had to go it alone. Please don't miss your flight home...we are anxious...to see you... soon. |
| 27th April 2006 Tant | - From: Bullfights - Feria de Abril Sounds exciting Jamie-so glad you are experiencing all the culture of Spain. I love your pics and hearing about your adventures. Keep up the good reporting! We're anxious to see you in a few weeks. Love, Tant |
| 26th April 2006 Mom | Whew Jamie - From: Bullfights - Feria de Abril What an ordeal for the bull. But I can see the people enjoying the spectacle. Weren't there similar gory events in biblical times? What a good description you've provided to us! Thanks. Great pictures too! |
| 26th April 2006 Mom | So happy you're writing again! - From: A Whole New World Hey James, we've missed you here! I laughed about the toilet and the bargaining! I'm proud of you for taking care of little Mohammed and giving him the full price! I have an idea for you to get that blanket home...wear it! HAHA I think this is one of your best posts yet! Sounds like Morocco would be a great place to visit! |
| 25th April 2006 Gus_Granada_Spain | Hi - From: Bullfights - Feria de Abril Nice post. |
| 24th April 2006 Deb | - From: Random things.... Where are you working this summer? Cherish the rest of your time there, and make the most of it! dw |
| 24th April 2006 Deb | Update, Yeah!!!! - From: A Whole New World Hey, so good to 'hear' from you again. I know you've been busy, and have another trip coming up this week. I'm thoroughly enjoying traveling vicarously through you. You do such a wonderful job of describing what you are seeing and doing. I really enjoy reading your posts. |
| 19th April 2006 Amanda | camera care!!! - From: Portugal doesn't get enough credit Oh my goodness. Jamie I simply have to say that your comment on the care of camera's and not falling into water with them simply made me laugh out loud!!!! If only everyone knew what you were talking about. I sure did and I can remember the exact scene precisely right now. Oh how you are amazing. Beautiful pictures James! |
| 17th April 2006 Cousin Katie | Flip side of the cultural discussion - From: Portugal doesn't get enough credit Hi Jamie! Love the blog! It's my "virtual European vacation!" ;) Glad you had a meaningful conversation with the Carmens; and don't forget the flip side of your cultural experience -- clearing up Americans' misconceptions about Spain, Europe, etc., when you come home. I know you'll do it very well! It's such an amazing, big world, isn't it? You're so lucky that it got a little smaller for you -- but, you aren't so lucky that Golden Bream is considered edible food in Espana. Maybe it would be better if it were deep fried and served with a cheeseburger and fries! ha ha ha! Love you! Katie |
| 5th April 2006 Mom | Dear girl, keep having those enlightening conversations! - From: Portugal doesn't get enough credit Oh Jamie, good for you. It is important to clear up misconceptions about our country! I had wondered if they had much curiousity of your land or whether they knew much about it already from their former students. As for Portugal, it does sound like a grand place to visit and easy to get around there! (I've been reading Mauve Binchy and find myself using her terminology!) Take care of yourself...we love you! Oh yes, great pictures too! I have noticed your extraordinary care of that camera! Hehe. |
| 4th April 2006 Bill | Visit info - From: Portugal doesn't get enough credit The aquarium at the worlds fair site in Lisbon is good and near Fatima the cave tours are great. Batalha as well (burial place of the kings) which is in Leira. The monastery at Mafra is a good visit it includes the Kings hunting lodge and a bell concert. |
| 4th April 2006 Beth H | The value of your exchange trip - From: Portugal doesn't get enough credit Jamie, nice posting today. Your discussion with your host family truly shows the value of exchange programs such as yours, that offer the opportunity to live with families. I think often people have misconceptions and mis information about other places and people. Only when we take the time to connect with others can we truly learn and share. Thanks for doing your part in making this world a smaller, more connected and understanding place. I have friends that were IFYE's in Portugal, I would love to travel there too. Take care! |
| 4th April 2006 blank | blank - From: Portugal doesn't get enough credit blank blank blank Hi jamie i cant think of much to write so yeah and uh was that godlen bream good? my friends think it looks disgusting is it? and so yea bye! |
| 1st April 2006 Sher | :D - From: St. Patrick's Day Jamie, I can completely see you pausing before starting each course of your meal to get out your camera and preserve the image. It cracks me up. Keep blogging, I enjoy living vicariously through your experiences! |
| 30th March 2006 durkadur | durkadiddlydur - From: St. Patrick's Day hi jamie this is jesse and the puppy is already named so i dont think you have much of a say in it he already responds to buddy so ya |
| 29th March 2006 Sharita lo quita jo mama | I miss you my darling!! - From: Life goes on, every day more beautiful than the last! Jamie!! So you will be happy to know that I have just spent the last hour and 9 minutes of my wake-up duty reading ALL of your blogs... when I shoulda been studying for World History since 1450 (GAG) oh well, what can I say. I have to say your trip to Spain is pretty much the coolest thing ever!! My favorite part: being able to relate, and think in my mind, "Holy Cow, I have been there" and I know exactly what you are talking about. Well, not exactly, since I had a lot less independence on my trip, and I was only there for 2 wks, but you know what I mean. As far as the food: I know that Kaitlyn, Avery and Billy pretty much hated it, but I didn't mind it too terribly much. Course, I am a human garbage disposal, so I really can't talk lol :-) Anyways, life is completely insane/chaotic right now, as I am sure you can imagine. I just wanted to leave an extremely long msg entry to make you feel special, cause after all, YOU ARE kind of a big deal-- People know you ;-) We miss you and just wanted to say HOLA from your wonderful Clover-home! God Bless!! ~Sharita lo quita |
| 26th March 2006 Kristin | horses - From: Donana National Park In Mexico, we went horseback riding on a trail to the beach, and once we were there, we switched horses and went bareback into the ocean! It was really exciting. It was hard to stay on a wet horse with no saddle though. :) |
| 26th March 2006 Grandma | Faith and Beoggy, - From: St. Patrick's Day me lasssie in Ireland on St.Paddy Day. Who'd have thought it could ever happen? Think we should have send you some long john's too, as cold as it was there. Hope you are feeling better. Enjoyed being with your parents this weekend, even tho I didn't feel very good and wasn't a very pleasant guest. Love you, |
| 25th March 2006 Madison | - From: Life goes on, every day more beautiful than the last! Jamie! How do you put pictures on your entries? and PS I'm going to be in Sevilla Tues afternoon so I can catch my plane to Italy early the next morning |
| 10th March 2006 Mom | Your schedule... - From: Daily Schedule in Spain Actually, Jamie, it does sound quite laid back compared to what your life has been in the States! The small inconveniences will only lead to a greater appreciation of life luxuries in the U.S. Are you reading all English books or trying some Spanish novels as well? I know you're reading Cervantes in class. |
| 10th March 2006 Mom | How cool - From: Trip to Ronda It's great that Kansas State University has been immortalized in a bar in Spain! You look so natural standing there under it! Keep your senses and you'll be fine! We love you! |
| 8th March 2006 Kaleb Harwood | Im jesse's Best friend - From: A holiday for women! hi. i want to go to Spain someday 2. |
| 8th March 2006 jesse | youre gonna be famous - From: Trip to Cadiz jamie your gonna be famous im doing an article on my sissy-you! im doing an article for the school ametuer newspapaper im an editor and im doing an article on you too plus im at school right now and im on your blog maybe i can send you a copy of the paper when it gets finished jesse |
| 8th March 2006 Gus_Granada_Spain | Spanglish - From: Trip to Gibraltar Spanglish is also widely spoken by the latinamerican population in U.S. They constantly switch from one language to the other. People from Puerto Rico are the best example. :D The spanish airline Vueling uses spanglish in their adds. The word 'Vueling' is spanglish itself. Chech it out: http://www.vueling.com/ Congratulations for your best post so far. :) PD:'Mediterranean Sea' -double R- (did you realise it means 'in the middle of earth' in latin? |
| 8th March 2006 Gus_Granada_Spain | - From: Trip to Gibraltar They also repair nuclear submarines there (2 in the last 2 years). There's been a lot of controversy about that. ;) |
| 7th March 2006 Aunt Janet | Jamie or Jesse? - From: Happy Anniversary to me! I'm not sure whose comments I am enjoying more...Jamie's or Jesse's! Jamie, have to agree with your mom...no raw meat! Otherwise continue to have fun, learn and be safe! Love A. Janet |
| 6th March 2006 Anna | - From: Trip to Malaga I envy you. I totally envy you. The pictures are awesome. I hope you are having a blast. |
| 1st March 2006 Leah | Travel Bug! - From: Travel plans! Wow Jamie! You are quite the little traveler! I am enjoying the European experience through your eyes! Enjoy!! It definitely sounds like you are making the most of this experience! :) I love hearing your stories...keep them coming! |
| 28th February 2006 jesse | dont listen to mom - From: Happy Anniversary to me! jamie just go have fun while it lasts cause your coming back asap-asap-asap-asap and every day asap gets a little bit less so hurry and come home hurry asap-asap-asap-asap-asap-asap-asap-asap-asap anyhooper just have fun and keep your pepper spray handy just in case and i hope your map doesnt give you t.m.i info (totally mojorly inaccurate) if it does just call a local cant-type-much-longer!-running-out-of-space-rapidly-b-y-e .:JESSE:. |
| 24th February 2006 Jesse | Hi Jamie - From: Happy Anniversary to me! i decided im going to add comment every day so expect it every day this counts as a comment cause i got nuthin to tell you rite now so "ha" bye come back NOW bye jesse |
| 24th February 2006 Mom | Sorry we missed talking to you... - From: Happy Anniversary to me! Hi Jamie, we were sad too, that we didn't get to talk today. But your stories are so very fascinating! Keep them coming. One more thing, never eat raw meat!!! We love you and miss you! |
| 23rd February 2006 Grandma | One month... horray !! - From: Happy Anniversary to me! Your grandma always got very homesick the first week I was away too. After that... I was good to stay as long as needed. Your visit abroad is 1/4 gone, and I'm real sure time will go faster and easier from now on. If I weren't so old, I'd be envious of your adventures. I enjoy every email and every blog you send, and spend a lot of time on my computer every day. Love you, Grandma |
| 23rd February 2006 Your Favorite bro JACOB | hello - From: Doing well... hey jamie whats up mom is trying to call you right but you must be at lunch.I like to read your article in the paper.I looked at the food pictures too. well i got to go.Have Fun wherever you might be. Jacob AKA:your favorite bro |
| 23rd February 2006 Mom | It's gorgeous, little lamb! - From: Doing well... Not to be outdone here, I must add that I too think it's a great haircut...even though we've already talked about it! Have a great coastal weekend on your driveabout! Love you! |
| 23rd February 2006 Aunt Janet | Beautiful Hair - From: Doing well... Jamie, I finally read all your journal entries tonight. What a wonderful experience (sans the food) you are having! Your haircut is darling and how proud you must be to be able to donate your hair! I am excited to see your pictures. Enjoy your travels! Wish I was there with you. |
| 23rd February 2006 Auntie Cleo | beautiful - From: Doing well... You are just beautiful with your short hair. Just like your Auntie!! HEHE Have fun next weekend. Love ya |
| 23rd February 2006 Jesse | Hi Jamie - From: Doing well... Dear Jamie wazzup, nice haircut it doesn't look much like you though. i got a 9 on a scale of 1-10 on the current event i did on you -1 for a day late thanks for the card too i told my dare teacher about your pepper spray she said it's a good idea to have it there bye! post more on your website! and Mrs.A says and our janitor says it's good to read about you in the paper and the internet!bye! come back! and guess what.........i understand why you went......its amazing bye .:jesse:. |
| 22nd February 2006 Tant | Love it! - From: Doing well... Hi Jamie, Love your hair cut. It looks great, and looks easy to take care of. I am loving this site you write on, so keep informing us of all your adventures. Have fun, study hard and be safe! Love, Tant |
| 21st February 2006 Grandma | ILIKE IT - From: Doing well... When I heard you had cut 14 inches off of your long hair,I thought you might need to wear a hat too. The hair cut looks very nice and becoming on you. Love Ya, Grandma |
| 21st February 2006 Kristin Ramsey | Wow! - From: Doing well... Wow your hair looks gorgeous... thats a lot to cut off! Hope you are having a good time in Spain! |
| 21st February 2006 Madisonh | Cadiz - From: Doing well... Cadiz is really pretty but REALLY small |
| 20th February 2006 Fanpire | - From: Hmmm.... Don't worry, child :) The point is that the forth comming book by Dan Brown (author of the Davinci Code) will stir some serious crap, and as we all know, removing crap only make it smell much worse. Try to be a good reporter (I hope this word actually exists ;) ) and write as much about Seville as you can. This way we will learn if Mr. Brown is actually right and Seville stinks (althoug I think that 14 years have gone by since he came to Seville, and many things may have change)and our perception is wrong because we may lack of objetivity (gosh! what a spelling!) our if, on the other hand, Mr. Brown does have a distorted vission of our home place. Anyway. have fun, and I'll send you some pointers on places to go for "Tapas" and some fine wine or beer (only if you are over drinking age, eh? ;) ) BTW. if you drink beer, our is not only stronger than american beer, but also colder, so you may want to drink carefully until you come used to it. Have fun, childe! |
| 19th February 2006 castleboy | haha - From: Hmmm.... don't worry man. your completely right about spanish food...it does suck! They tried bigging themselves up because some overrated chef named Adria gave the world the illusion that in spain the gastronomy is good, when all you have to do is move across the border into Portugal for some fantastic food, or even better: France. Spain's a shit nation landlocked between two fine countries...Hope your not staying there long. |
| 17th February 2006 Mary Radnor | You Met a Guy??? - From: Momma said.. Hmmm..... Meeting a guy from the internet, kind of risky.... Best of luck... Oh, who cares about Aldi and Block Buster??? You are in Spain! |
| 17th February 2006 Mary Radnor | Hi Sheep - From: Hmmm.... Hey Jamie, I hope you are having a blast! I added you to my bloglines so I can follow your posts easier. It sounds like you are really enjoying yourself. I expect to hear lots of stories. Take care. Mary Radnor |
| 17th February 2006 Kayla | MMMMMM FOOOOD - From: The food Just so you know....you are scaring the heck out of me!! Now I'm worried about Germany and I'll only be there for a week!! I love food and I feel sad for you! Your "Newsweek" came and it made me sad, so I was proactive and just read it! I hope the food gets better because nobody likes una oveja enferma. |
| 17th February 2006 Mom | Go child! - From: Hmmm.... Experience all that you safely can! This ole' heart of mine is much strengthened! I can endure if you can! We love you and all of your writing! There'll be a funds drop today! Have fun! |
| 17th February 2006 Maddie | Food - From: The food I know how you feel chica! Come to Ronda and my mom will cook for us! She's an at home mom so it tends to be good! |
| 16th February 2006 J.J. | FOOD? - From: The food Man, you must know that you are in one of the best gastronomic countries in the world. It is true that it seems that your "mom" is not a great cook, but there is NO WAY that in US food is better: that´s like saying Chinese fashion is better than Italian. Just search better... |
| 16th February 2006 Carlos | Food in Spain - From: The food Me rio yo de vuestro menu: hamburguesa, perrito caliente y pizza. Ah, y por supuesto manteca de cacahuete para freir. ¡Eso si que es comer sano! Jajajaj |
| 16th February 2006 SEbastian | La comida en España - From: The food Mira, habrá mejor sitio para comer que España?? Jamón malo? Es posible que no te hayan servido jamón de calidad. Tu pides la pròxima vez jamón de bellota y ya verás. Ah, y si quieres comer bien pues paga, que yendo de tasca en tasca de qué te vas a quejar, cojones!!! |
| 15th February 2006 Amanda | oh my - From: The food Jamie...my friend.. I'm not going to lie, I actually laughed at your message. Sounds rather interesting. But I know what you mean when you say the food makes you appreciate American food all the more. That's good and there is probably a reason you got stuck with it. So has the grossness caused to lose weight or the fattiness gain I wonder??? Sorry to hear about your food drama but hey it could be worse. I'll definitely go eat some healthy food for you and pray that relief will come your way! Love you! Panda |
| 15th February 2006 Fanpire | Don't Worry, honey - From: The food I'm a Sevillian Boy (or sevillano, como decimos nosotros) who used to live in England not long ago. You'll learn that you shouldn't judge a whole citie by one unlucky cheff (in fact, my parents own a restaurant in Carmen's University, Won't you come to have lunch sometime?) When I lived in England we used to have those bloody sunday meals.. I got used to spend the whole day hitting the street, having a sandwich and a "drink as much coffe as possible" card. Regarding the croqueta (note spelling, croqueTa) issue, dont worry. Croquetas are very varied in composition, and sometimes even flavour ;). Mi favourite croquetas are aubergine flavoured. It's an old receipt from grandma. Anyway... I'll shall read you now and then.. Have fun, honey... and keep experiencing! P.S. Just dont try to feed yourself on a Mcdonalds menú on daily basis... PsPs. I can bloody remember how to write properly in english! F********** (translated it would be something like Jo*****!) ;) |
| 9th February 2006 Grandma S. | WOW - From: Travel plans! All of your trips sound exciting, wish I could snuggle up in the corner of your bag and go with you.You haven't mentioned homework, but with all that time off from classes, you will be totally SPOILED when you get back to K-State !!! But I'll still love ya. |
| 8th February 2006 Mom | Traveling... - From: Travel plans! Right, Jamie, do as much as you can within the time that you have. Please, please do it sensibly! We love you and want you home safely! |
| 7th February 2006 Deb | Reflector-Chronicle article - From: Newspaper I read the article in the paper yesterday. I don't think they cut much, and it had two big pictures, one with you in it and one of Toledo (I think). Very nice. |
| 7th February 2006 Mom | newspaper - From: Newspaper Actually, I don't think it was edited a bit. Looks to me to be the same article. Very interesting!!! We love hearing all about you and your activities. Keep watching the mail too! |
| 6th February 2006 Daniel Anderes | SUPER BOWL - From: Church and the weekend THE PATRIOTS? WOW You have been gone long. HAHA funny funny. Way to go Jamie, you went to church and advertised St.Isidores Choir, way cool. Just so you know I watch your blog quite often to see what youve been up to. Have fun |
| 6th February 2006 Gwen | Super Bowl - From: Church and the weekend Steelers won! |
| 5th February 2006 Mom | Proud of you... - From: Church and the weekend Jamie, I'm proud of you for perservering and finding a Mass today! I hope you can find a church where you feel somewhat at home. Today's Super Bowl, the 45th, is between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburg Steelers. Some say the Steelers will blow them out and others say it will be very close. I'll try to post the outcome. |
| 5th February 2006 Danielle | Aldi's? - From: Momma said.. You're in Spain and you wrote half an article about Aldi's? I guess that is quite the find, but nonetheless I had to remark. I'm sorry about your host mom :o( That's awful. |
| 2nd February 2006 Katie | Take my advice - From: Momma said.. Be careful about guys you meet of the Internet, and DON'T TRAVEL ALONE! Trust me! We want you safe! It won't be enjoyable; it will be scary, because you have to be vigilant and aware at all times. You can relax a bit in a group. When I was studying in Europe, we traveled together but sometimes did our sightseeing, etc., alone. Those overnight trains are scary, and I was always glad I was in a group. |
| 2nd February 2006 Deb | Shadow - From: Momma said.. Jamie, According to the following site, Phil saw his shadow, so six more weeks of winter (not that we've had any during the month of January). http://www.gojp.com/groundhog/shadow.html |
| 1st February 2006 Katie | Sounds like fun! - From: The first day Hi Jamie -- sounds like you are having fun so far; just soak it in, as you will never have an amazing experience like this again! I'm glad to hear that you are learning so much, but Nora wanted to let you know that she has learned to play peek-a-boo! :) She is chattering a lot still (not in Spanish, in baby talk), but she is now whispering her words. (Isn't that funny?!) Take care; we miss you & love you! |
| 29th January 2006 Danielle | Rain, Rain, Go Away! - From: The first day You are very honest for looking for a church :o) I'm sorry it's raining so much, but I'm glad you got your map figured out! I'm sure things will get faster and easier as the days go on. |
| 27th January 2006 Kelly Mac | Awesome!! - From: Estoy Aqui! Thats really awesome Jamie!!! you are gonna have so much fun and learn so much!!!!! |
| 18th January 2006 Kelly Mac | I will miss you! - From: Getting ready to go! Jamie....I'm gonna miss you this semester!!! I hope you have an awesome time!!!! Stay out of trouble, good luck on your classes, and don't do anything I wouldn't do!!!! Have fun girlie!!!! Kelly McGuire |
