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Depressing thoughts on Brexit

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Depressing thoughts on Brexit

This morning I woke up feeling sad, disappointed, embarrassed, and with a very bad taste in my mouth. And it wasn't because I had one too many cañas last night without having enough tea (but that certainly didn't help matters). I opened up Facebook to see a message from a fellow immigrant asking me, "Are we Spanish now?" and my heart sank. Every sane person's fears had been realised. Brexit. Secession from the European Union. Streams and streams of statistics and depressed, angry and upset statuses filled my timeline, alongside 1 (one) celebratory statement from someone who quickly got deleted … [Read more...]

“Whatever happened to that old saying, ‘Love thy neighbour’?”

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"Whatever happened to that old saying, 'Love thy neighbour'?"

If you grew up in the UK you probably lived in a house, with university halls being your first taste of living in a flat. After that you either get a house of your own or slink off back to your parents' gaff. Unless, of course, you move to another country. In Spain, over 65% of the population live in a piso or flat - something which may take some getting used to if, like me, you grew up in "the new estate" of a small Yorkshire pit village. Here's the view from my bedroom window at my parents' home. On a good day, you hear the odd car, the trickling of the neighbour's water feature and a … [Read more...]

Not-so-Easy Jetting

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Not-so-Easy Jetting

As a British expat in Spain, I’m no stranger to flying. As cunty as it sounds, “I travel”. But this has only led me to notice various strange things which seem to happen every time I fly, and I'm sure you have too. These things include: • The Battle Royale-esque scenes that take place prior to boarding • The smug attitudes of Speedy Boarders • The surprisingly high probability that I will get sat next to a nutter The date: 23rd December 2013 The time: 11:05am The scene of the hate: Alicante airport Morale was high in Alicante that day and there was a definite festive spring in … [Read more...]