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What I thought of Madrid~ sunny skies & stuff (Photo by Vincent Van Derveken)

And so I've heard that writing actually helps keep one's brain active (and ultimately increase IQ in the process). I figured that it would be a good practice to write while I can~ so that I wouldn't forget the small details I've observed here in Madrid. Likewise, I guess my family can just read these posts to know what's going on.

From the photo above, this was actually more or less the imagery I had in my head of Spain - that is was a very sunny, lively place. Both are true actually... but it must've been an interesting exception during the very week I arrived here. According to my weather app, it seems it'll continue to rain all week (all the way to next week, I suppose). The air is constantly cold here~ a stark contrast to what I've accustomed myself to living 4.5 years in Singapore. That said, it isn't all that bad... as I've found walking around more bear-able (see the link?). Since I landed here, I must've walked more in less a week than what I would've in 2 months in SG (I personally think so).

I "suffered" during my first few days here~ since I'm accustomed to waking up the moment the sun rises (which is like 6-7am). And of course, to my dismay~ I couldn't find a single place that serves breakfast that early. And so, I used my morning to both take my morning walks and to scope out the neighborhood. 6 days in, I've actually found a number of cafeterias in the vicinity that open its doors at 6:30 / 7am. Of course, they're far.. but I guess I can burn a few calories doing so.

This is what I see (the school) the moment I step out of my apartment (Photo courtesy of Google Maps)

I finally found a place yesterday that seemed decent. The three biggest good things about that place is that it's near school (I can literally see the school the moment I step out of my building), that it has a nice kitchen and that there's a nearby grocery. The bathroom is okay and so is the room. I personally dislike the living room. But it should be no issue... I'll probably have a chat with my house mate and convince him to allow me to redecorate the place. I do come from the creative industry, after all lol

One of the first new Spanish words I learned: postre (dessert)

I told myself this morning that I'll learn some Spanish words today. Actually, just the basics.. like... how much is this? I'd like to order this. Do you have....? Stuff like that - all food oriented. Somehow, I'm surprised to have survived a couple of days just pointing at random items on the menu. 

Anyway, that's all for now. I'm not entirely sure whether I'll be able to maintain this blog as I've heard that the IMBA program at IE Business School is pretty intense. Let's see.