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What’s been happening recently

A lot of time has passed since my trip to North Africa. Really, it feels like more than it was. Instead of trying to fill you in on all of the juicy details, here is a bullet list that might bring you sufficiently up to date. Continue reading What’s been happening recently

TrishFebruary 14, 2019January 25, 20202 Comments
Narratives

Lost in the system- Part 2

The room was heavy with anxiety and stale cigarette smoke on winter clothes. We were different colors. Different nationalities. But all in the dilemma of surviving the system. Continue reading Lost in the system- Part 2

TrishDecember 13, 2018January 25, 2020Leave a comment
Narratives, Photos

Tarjetas and tourists: what’s been happening recently

“What has been happening recently?” you ask. I’ll tell you, even if you didn’t ask.  Continue reading Tarjetas and tourists: what’s been happening recently

TrishFebruary 22, 2018January 25, 20202 Comments
Musings

Let the tears begin

It came while I was meeting my niece 12½ hours away from home. There it was! My Spanish residence visa. Dad whatsapped me a picture. I broadcasted the news near and far and even took the first steps to get my plane ticket.

The ecstasy lasted approximately one hour. Continue reading Let the tears begin

TrishNovember 9, 2017January 29, 20202 Comments
Narratives

Learning trust, one call at a time

The first time I got the call, I was woefully unprepared. “Your paperwork isn’t right. You have 10 days to straighten it out.”

“I will look into it. If I have questions, can I call you?”

“No, everything you need is on our website.” Continue reading Learning trust, one call at a time

TrishSeptember 14, 2017January 29, 2020Leave a comment
Narratives

At the consulate

While I was on the 15th floor of an office building in downtown Chicago, my siblings were lounging in a plaza across the street, discussing how I had been strong and calm before my appointment. “But when she comes out, she will collapse.” Continue reading At the consulate

TrishAugust 8, 2017January 29, 20203 Comments

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