Archive - Curious and Messy

A Very Unscientific (Yet Very Personal) Advice About Living as an Expat

Thought I was moving to Spain for a year. Now I'm in my fifth. Here's what I've learned.

Jul 12, 2021 •

June 2021

Thank You, MC Hammer

For changing my life...no really.

Jun 27, 2021 •

Don't Ask Me, I Don't Have the Answers*

I used to love giving advice. Now I'm trying to give less of it.

Jun 13, 2021 •

I've Been in Spain for Five Years, Why Do I Still Suck at Spanish?

OK, that's a bit dramatic but it feels like I should be better but by whose standards?

Jun 1, 2021 •

May 2021

My Stinky Lunch Box Story That I Never Lived

A conversation with mom made me question a painful moment in my life

May 19, 2021 •

Why Are Men So Boring Compared To Women?

Don't come for me, bros.

May 12, 2021 •

What Old Spanish Ladies Taught Me About Equality

while cutting me in line at the supermarket

May 5, 2021 •

The Unexpected Apologies

What do we owe those from our past who pop up and drop one on us? (Bonus newsletter)

May 2, 2021 •

April 2021

Been Thinking About This Newsletter

and how to make it better and criticism and not shitting on people's tastes

Apr 27, 2021 •

Been Thinking About "Minari"...

and how I feel guilty for not liking it and if I should be rooting for everyone Asian

Apr 20, 2021 •

Been Thinking About DMX...

and his death, our reaction to it, and my feelings to those things

Apr 13, 2021 •

I Found a Pair of AirPods and Learned How Weak I Was

I should have just left them on the ground

Apr 6, 2021 •

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