Fuzzy #26

Chatting in bed. Wearing new olive/plum plaid shirt with black leggings and black boots. Wrap and two beers for lunch at Naïf. Chai at Toma. Afternoon stroll. Apples tied to trees with invisible string. Night in. Anticlimactic text. Laundry and cleaning getting done.

Fuzzy #25

Waking up to a call from Erin. Coffee, chocolate and churros. A sunny stroll around Retiro. Faking art critiques inside the contemporary gallery inside the park together. Having a friend who would do like that without the slightest hesitation. Sandwich and juice with a side of nonstop conversation. Paper mission. Walk to the palace. Shrimp pesto cooking party. Figuring out he printer.

Fuzzy #24

Puffed pancakes with hot cocoa and strawberries. Crash Courses. Post-brunch nap. Impromptu rebajas shopping trip at Bershka. Having a mini fashion show with Claire. Buying her Zara sweater off her. Magnolia. Perfect mint colored frosting with elegant silver sprinkles. Spice dinner party. Cupcake compliments. Going home meaning walking ten steps to my bed in the next room over. Sweetest email from mom.

Fuzzy #23

Early morning chest cuddles. Resetting the alarm and consciously skipping the first hour of work so as to not interrupt snuggle time. Welly getting tucked in. David drawing an angry face on a tortilla without asking why.

Fuzzy #22

Arriving nearly on time despite being sure of a 15 minute late arrival. The new teacher being chill but great at keeping the kids quiet and focused. Presenting the first day of the Spy Unit and it going so well! Sharing personal funny stories with students to relate to them and motivate them. Chinese workbook. Interesting (if not slightly strange) music classes. Carrefour shopping spree. Cachaça. Maple syrup. All brand new toiletries. Thickening shampoo. A wine bottle perfectly shaped to go under your arm. Evening chat and giggles with David. Straight, shines hair. Tentative invitation to Avila for the weekend. Interesting article at Pachi's. Caipirinha and chips. Portuguese with David.

Fuzzy #21

Being excited it's Tuesday. Teaching like there are no other adults in the room. Perfectly predictable periods. Knowing how to speak to 1st graders in a way that makes them responsible and happy, even in a language they're just starting to learn. Oreos and cream cheese post fajita. John Green's Crash Course videos. How much John Green seems like Woody. Afternoon stroll past the royal palace. How great at spontaneous, interesting conversation Mara is. Hick. Elegant carousels at dusk. Yooglers (even though they were out of strawberries). The two adult students talking so much that they ran their own class. An empty apartment that could be cleaned in peace. Spice asking for avocado cupcakes for Friday.

Fuzzy #20

Skipping first class. Impromptu game ideas. Competent teacher's compliment. 5E party. How casually they talk in English. Revealing handbook to wide eyes and smiles. Science oral exams. A thank you. Planning with colors and enthusiasm. Dorada Says. Pablo playing in English! ABBA singalongs. Sol whispers, reminding her mom to make hot cocoa. Her bright, happy energy. Random window shopping. Cucumber salad and Oreos. Story time. Reading aloud. Late night philosophy time.