A Nod To Modern Technology

I would just like to take the time to thank all the great inventors and big dreamers out there who made the world what it is today. Without you folks, I would have no choice but to continuously be at a loss for words with hairless cats as my only companions.

 This is a handy phrase I intend to put to good use. All you really need to know is the above question, "Sí", "Gracias", y "Donde está el baño" and you could probably have a fulfilling life here.

 I have seen a lot of great things in Madrid so far- palaces, soccer stadiums, an amazingly intricate and highly functional Metro system- but I really can't say enough about the beauty of los perros madrilenos. Today I went to Retiro, a beautiful park in Madrid, and smiled at quite a few beautiful canines, who all smiled back. We look each other in the eyes, fully knowing and accepting that though we can't speak each other's mother tongues, we understand one another.

 Below are some of the finest, most elegant Real Housedogs of Madrid. But don't worry, they aren't nearly as catty as you might think given their stunning looks and glamorous nightlife.

Skype has also been great with staying in touch with the sweet, sweet faces I miss annoying each and every day. Below is a great photo of my mother and I realizing we have yet to pay for the program I am currently attending. I remembered to pack my Fourth of July outfit but I neglected to pay for the program until I got a threatening e-mail. Go figure.

I have high hopes that the photo on the right will be our Christmas card this year. With a little editing and maybe a nice filter, there's no reason to rule it out as an option just yet. Technology sure has a way of making life a lot better looking. And it sure can bring people and dogs together. (Also if you guys are reading this, I'm sorry I cried when I saw you. The lighting was really harsh.)

I don't know if I would yet say Madrid has my heart. It's pretty early for that, right? I mean we just met.

However the dogs here sure have a special place in mine. And of course the dogs (S/O to Bailey) and the dawgs back home do even more-so. Happy early Father's Day, Dad! Sorry I didn't get a screenshot of you but you hold the camera way too close.