Blog de Josselyn Gomez

The American: Central and Northern American

Publicado en feb 2020

February 25, 2020. I find myself excited to be an English Professor in Spain. Every day that passes I feel more, and more Spanish. Every day it feels more, and more like home. I feel... If one day, I leave, and move elsewhere there is the possibility of missing this place.  My flat.  Tartas, empanadas, biscochoz... You name it. You will find it here in Spain. It is amazing the diversity you find here. I li...

Español, Castellano: The Inevitable Changes

Publicado en feb 2020

February,  27th, 2020 I am more than thankful for my English beginnings. However, I have challanged myself to do the inevitable. Since I´ve moved to Spain my English has been greatly impacted. I have found, Peter, the English lad, to help me with my accent. I have extended my English speaking abilities even further. I have come to the conclusion that if my English is transforming, so should my Spanish. I come from a colorful ethnic backgrou...

Parsons School of Design - New York, New York

Publicado en feb 2020

Fashion Industry Fashion, La Moda, is very influencial here in Spain. You see places like Zara, Pull & Bear, and Women´s Secret. I, on one hand, graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York, New York. I have been able to see my sketches in places like Dior, an American organization. I have become inspired by many stars, and by life itself to dress to impress. I, myself, own many items of clothing, and have become attached to high wais...

The Uneasiness of a New City: Madrid, Spain

Publicado en mar 2020

Uneasiness I find myself being unable to sleep. 3 am, I wake up. 6am, again, I rise. Finally, 9am, a decent time to get up. I find myself uneasy of being in a new city. It is the adventures that await that have me on the edge of my seat. It is like living in New York City. I live in the center of everything in Spain. It is a city known as Madrid. Everything happens here, fashion, love, and passion. I am mesmirized by it. I have been here in the ...

New Places, New Phases, and a New Discovery

Publicado en mar 2020

Americans I am an American. A Texan to be exact. What do they say? Everything is bigger in Texas. Including homes, and home listings. I come from a very rich neighborhood. Where simple rent can cost about 1,000 dollars a month. This, 1,000 dollar fee, is a simple flat. To further explain, it would be a spacecious, maybe a one bedroom. Depending on the area, and its entitites. I have found myself in the need of a new home. I currently live in the...