Gretchen HolcombNuestra Vida EspañolaI can hardly believe that we’ve both lived in Madrid for a year now. Exactly one year ago, I picked up Charlie from the airport and took…Oct 9, 2017Oct 9, 2017
Gretchen HolcombOur Spanish Visa Nightmare & Longing to be LegalI’ll never forget the day Charlie and I got our Spanish Visas in the mail. The summer of 2016 was filled with paperwork and appointments…Oct 2, 2017Oct 2, 2017
Gretchen HolcombThe Worst 24 Hours of Our Married LifeFor record purposes only, I’ve decided to recount the worst 24 hours of our lives. When and where this event took place is not included…Aug 18, 2017Aug 18, 2017
Gretchen HolcombIf Wives Came with Warning Labels“I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I always do that!” is something I’ve found myself saying regularly to my husband, Charlie. Do you say this too? Do…Aug 10, 2017Aug 10, 2017
Gretchen HolcombSiri, Play Paris on RepeatI remember the first time I went to Paris. I spent the summer in Normandy to study abroad and our program arranged a trip for our group to…Aug 9, 2017Aug 9, 2017
Gretchen HolcombOne of the Scariest and Most Exciting Weekends We’ve Spent in SpainI’ve studied Spanish culture for some time now, but nothing could’ve prepared me for what we did. If you asked me, I would tell you that…Jul 13, 2017Jul 13, 2017
Gretchen HolcombA Letter To My Students (And To You)I want to dedicate this letter, not only to my students, but to my teachers who taught me so much more than the target subject matter.Jun 18, 2017Jun 18, 2017
Gretchen HolcombMy Greatest Lesson From My Biggest Mistake in 2016The thought that continuously ran through my mind on December 29, 2016: “What in the world we are doing in Belgium?”Jan 3, 2017Jan 3, 2017
Gretchen HolcombHow I Celebrated Thanksgiving in SpainWith one look at a picture, an uncontrollable river of tears flow from my eyes. In efforts to hide this embarrassing scene of water works…Nov 28, 2016Nov 28, 2016
Gretchen HolcombFive Questions: You Asked. I Answered.I know, I know. It’s be a while since I’ve written a post. Actually, I’ve written a lot. I just haven’t posted what I’ve written, because…Oct 26, 2016Oct 26, 2016
