I´m spaniard, you are right, in Spain, we mostly speak "español", and there are few options for english speakers...quite opposite if you visit any Latin American country for example, its common to find easily english speakers in México, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia....no to mention Puerto Rico.
My thoughts are: Spain is very proud of its language, I´ve learned a little bit of Italian, French, Hebrew and Portuguesse, also have a degree (I don´t think deserve) in English and ....Spanish is different, hard language, rich as few and belongs to a readers country which makes people more reluctant to open for other options. We also have other languages here, Gallego, Catalán, Vasco....so most people is already bilingual since they were born (my case) ....
When it comes about spanish, non spanish speakers think its the same thing speak to a Colombian than a Argentinian ...no, not at all, I can speak with a Mexican without giving any clue to a Spaniard from Spain ...it also happens with english speakers but as a foreigner can say its completely different, since Spanish a extense.
Not now but for so many years I was a naive traveller (love it) too...have so funnny stories (a day in London asking for a doctor because I had a terrrible toothache and they didn´t understand me until my ex said: dentist!!!!!!!) its all about how much you want to make yourself clear and other side catch you...my opinion. I travelled with so confidence (and innocence) and made it
I´m very into english now, of course there is a recurrent (?) "leitmotiv" ...I´ll make it. Languages are so difficult for me, I learn by ear but struggle with grammar because my spanish references and level (I´m a academic writer myself) ....but I´m very persistent.
On the other hand, a suggestion, if you are single .....Italy no italian needed and I´m sure you´ll be plenty of free teachers day and night.
What is behind all of this? met him recently at the airport, we were both flying to MTY, couldn´t say we "chat" but sort of, I was very impressed (not a big fan after his first year as president) but ...now this? ....
You are absolutely RIGHT, is rough and demands more honesty (with yourself and others) than before, why? simple, we don´t have as much time to amend our mistakes, we are tired, experienced (best & worst), we are full of chains (kids, a house nearly-full paid/or any, our neighborhood with our friends we don´t want to miss, blah blah blah) and besides that ....men prefer young women, but he, he, he, its still a market, as it always has been.
You are looking for a good man, ok! I have news: a lot of women too, most men are looking for a good woman themselves, some of them (at least) ....there is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs, before you ask what you want I would suggest be clear about what you have to offer, I have so many "mantras" for myself, this is one of them:
Treat me right and I´ll treat you better. "Show me your money (metaphorically speaking) I´ll show you mine, and we´ll see.
Being 50 is a perfect age to be honest, with everyone, with life.
Welcome to CS. It´s not gold everything you see, but could be a right place for you.
My Best wishes, may the odds play in your favor.
Note: Nice pic and nice profile.....you didn´t need my words
....when I started (out of the blue, one day of december) my by that time husband said: you? but if do not have any idea how to turn on the oven? ...If I did Gypsy, yes, anyone....and I´m so literal here.
But good I had those memories to overlap the hidden sensual touch of your nice blog
It seems you enjoy and know ;) what you have melting in your hands Gypsy
I love chocolate confections too, long long time ago I was an artist cake designer myself, it was a lovely job and I become very wellknown in my city. Good times that look so far away today and came back to my mind because of your blog. Thank you for that ....and keep melting dark chocolate, my favourite after bitter, but I also love white chocolate, the most difficult to work with in my opinion
Blogs are fascinating, I think they reveal much more than profiles.....could say I read most of them but like quite a few, you can read "between" lines about what are that person interets, education, approach to others, so many things ...also forums, this dating site is a extraordinary experience in terms of psycology. My cup of tea
I respect all points of view, but not share some of them, my choice and right, as many could think about me. Its fair. Quid pro quo, simple.
Patrick is nervous because he obviously doesn´t like to sing, much less in Spanish .... I was saying how a perfect soulmate is like (or should be) and Non, agreed, then I offered him a hug like saying: come here my soulmate...and he run over the hills and far away (smart guy! LOL) ....that´s it.
RE: Naive traveller
Hi Abagail,I´m spaniard, you are right, in Spain, we mostly speak "español", and there are few options for english speakers...quite opposite if you visit any Latin American country for example, its common to find easily english speakers in México, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia....no to mention Puerto Rico.
My thoughts are: Spain is very proud of its language, I´ve learned a little bit of Italian, French, Hebrew and Portuguesse, also have a degree (I don´t think deserve) in English and ....Spanish is different, hard language, rich as few and belongs to a readers country which makes people more reluctant to open for other options. We also have other languages here, Gallego, Catalán, Vasco....so most people is already bilingual since they were born (my case) ....
When it comes about spanish, non spanish speakers think its the same thing speak to a Colombian than a Argentinian ...no, not at all, I can speak with a Mexican without giving any clue to a Spaniard from Spain ...it also happens with english speakers but as a foreigner can say its completely different, since Spanish a extense.
Not now but for so many years I was a naive traveller (love it) too...have so funnny stories (a day in London asking for a doctor because I had a terrrible toothache and they didn´t understand me until my ex said: dentist!!!!!!!) its all about how much you want to make yourself clear and other side catch you...my opinion. I travelled with so confidence (and innocence) and made it
I´m very into english now, of course there is a recurrent (?) "leitmotiv" ...I´ll make it. Languages are so difficult for me, I learn by ear but struggle with grammar because my spanish references and level (I´m a academic writer myself) ....but I´m very persistent.
On the other hand, a suggestion, if you are single .....Italy no italian needed and I´m sure you´ll be plenty of free teachers day and night.