10.18.2011

A new beginning....

Among unbelieveable emotions I´ve landed in Barcelona yesterday afternoon! ;) When you want something your whole life, it really can be quite unbelieveable to actually be living it! I still can´t believe I´m here! Half the day I was walking around the city center hummung to myself... "I can´t believe I´m here, I can´t believe I´m here..." and the other half I started searching for my new room/apartment. I thought this would be my favorite part of the process, but to be honest I´m already bored. There are very few available rooms with my specifications, (big room, centric, nice location, cool flatmates... etc) but luckily I´ve managed to find one I like, plus I have 3-4 other appointments scheduled for today... I think by the end of the day I´ll choose my new home! ;) Wish me luck!

My first meal in Spain: a delicious Spinach + Goat Cheese + Apricot salad with an apricot-vanilla dressing in the cool area of Born (possibly my new home ;)

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42 comments:

  1. MariaOctober 18, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    What an adventure! Good luck with it all! And those buildings look magnificent!

    Maria xx
    www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com

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  2. LizetteOctober 18, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    What an unbelievably fantastic experience you're embarking on. Barcelona was my first Spanish home and I still hold it close to my heart. I am sure you will transition nicely. Can't wait to follow you on this new adventure.

    Kisses from Madrid/L.A.
    Lizette

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  3. Marta G. (A Bilingual Baby)October 18, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Hi and bienvenida! I guess you'll be really busy, but this weekend you can visit more than 100 incredible buildings in Barcelona for free in the 48 h Open House project! Good luck with the flat hunting! Marta

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  4. superhappyjohiOctober 18, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    :))) Good Luck Today Gabby!

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  5. Elizabeth Daisy.October 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Oh my gosh Gabby this is so exciting, looking forward to all of the snaps you're going to be sharing, good luck on your new adventure!

    www.candyflosscurlscupcakesandcouture.blogspot.com

    Eda ♥

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  6. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    GOOD LUCK, GABBY!!!

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  7. AnitaOctober 18, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    How exciting! good luck my dear!

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  8. EarendilOctober 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    ah, you're so lucky to be in that city! :) good luck on the flat hunt!

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  9. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Oh wow how exciting, I wish you the best of luck finding a fabulous apartment that fits all your specificatons and so much more! Stunning photos, the salad looks yummy.

    Sarah
    xo

    www.almostdelightful.com

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  10. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    good luck finding the perfect apartment! I'm so happy that you're finally in Barcelona!

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  11. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I'm so curious to know and see we're you're going to live!! Good luck for your choice...

    kisses from italy,
    http://lensanythingelse.blogspot.com/

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  12. helen tilstonOctober 18, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    This is all so exciting and I am thrilled to read of your positive attitude. This will be the best time of your life!
    Helen xx

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  13. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    looks amazing! hope you find your new home soon. :) ~jen

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  14. jenn from midlife modernOctober 18, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    You're there!! Wow--you went there without an apartment? You really are an adventurer!

    It reminds me of when I came to NYC at 22 with my three duffel bags, no friends and no job. What an exciting time you're about to have!! I can't wait to follow along as you settle in.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    very,very exciting! barcelona was always one of my favorite destinations. wishing you the best of luck and hopefully you'll find your dream living space and settle in without a glitch!

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  16. KristynOctober 18, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    So exciting, Gabby. Once you are settled, you need to take a day trip to Tarragona. It's about an hour away by train, and there is an amazing beach and Roman Ampitheatre. Plus, at Christmas the whole town is decorated in blue and white and it's so pretty. I miss living in Spain so bad!

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  17. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Hello there girl! So excited for you! We land in Barcelona on Oct 27th - Thursday..We are staying at Me Barcelona.. Would love to meet ya for a glass of vino!
    xoxo from Trinidad

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  18. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    OMG i am sooo excited for you gal! if i ever visit (i have once once but loved it and wanna go back) we will have to get some tapas ;)

    <3 steffy
    http://steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

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  19. AnnieOctober 18, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    i'm getting goosebumps just thinking about Barcelona! soooo fun! sooo happy for you!

    great pix too :-)

    xo,
    annie
    http://alongtheway-annie.blogspot.com/

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  20. NancyOctober 18, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Good luck with finding an appartment! I'm so looking forward to more posts about finding a home and starting a new life (kinda new life of course). I totally love emmigration stories. <3


    Love,
    Nancy

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  21. Gawgus things...October 18, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Can't wait to see your new place - good luck hun and remember, we're all here for you :) xxx

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  22. lesapeamusings.blogspotOctober 18, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I can't wait to be witness to your new adventures. Good Luck Sweetie.

    Lisa x

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  23. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I wish you nothing but the very vest on your new adventure, beginnings can be terrifying but sure you'll soon adjust to your new life! Can't wait to see Barcelona through your lense!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  24. SandraOctober 18, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Good luck with your apartment hunting!

    http://sandra-thepuzzleofmylife.blogspot.com/

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  25. AngiOctober 18, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Great pictures!!
    I'm sooo in awe of you!! I wish you all the best on this adventure. :)

    xoxo
    Angi

    http://wonderfulandmarvelous.tumblr.com/

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  26. OpheliaOctober 19, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Good luck with house hunting!

    http://cestlavieophelia.blogspot.com/

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  27. LieslOctober 19, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    So exciting! I hope you are enjoying every moment on this new part of your adventure, but by the looks of that yummy salad...I would say you are!

    Liesl :)

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  28. CDSOctober 19, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    What a fun adventure you are on! Happy hunting!

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  29. SandraOctober 19, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Omg so exciting! I live there for 6 months and it's the most amazingly beautiful place ever. Truly paradise.

    xoxo
    The Vee Bee Diaries

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  30. Neris / Fashion FractionsOctober 19, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    good luck finding a perfect place to live Gabby! looking forward to see your new apartment!

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

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  31. vicky h.October 19, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    yayyy!!! glad you made it there ok and are enjoying yourself! I'm sure you'll find an amazing place to live!

    xox Vicky
    Bikinis & Passports

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  32. hippyatheartOctober 19, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    wishing you all the best, dear gabby! you really deserve it and we could make a blogger meeting there in your new room, haha ;)

    xx viviane
    hippiebohoreloaded.

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  33. StephanieOctober 20, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Good luck in your apartment search! And that salad looks delicious, I love any salad that uses spinach and goat cheese!!

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  34. yiqin;October 21, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    looks like alot of fun :D

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  35. ChloeOctober 21, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I'm so happy for you and your new adventure! Best of luck, girl! Can't wait to see the photos documenting your fab experiences!

    xoxoo
    chloe ** http://flowerponychloe.blogspot.com

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  36. LisaOctober 21, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    great pictures and really nice blog <3

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  37. AnonymousOctober 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Hello!

    I hope you're OK and you only have a lot to do with moving and all that...


    Good luck!

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  38. nonnapuffoOctober 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I love so much Barcellona! I love your blog!
    kisses from your follower! ♡
    www.welovefur.com

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  39. D e g a i n eOctober 22, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Ahhhh Gabby! I got chills reading your post. My beautiful beautiful Barcelona! Get ready for the reality of it is, no matter how long you end up living there, your always going to be thinking "I can´t believe I´m here, I can´t believe I´m here..." it's that good! Welcome and enjoy!

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  40. Lindsay [rookie's nest]October 23, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    One of my favorite movies is Vicky Christina Barcelona (have you seen it?) - makes me want to go there so bad! Good luck!

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  41. Lois October 28, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    The photographs look amazing. Makes me wish I was there right now!

    inspirebylois.blogspot.com

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  42. MaryNovember 2, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Photos make me feel like I have transfered to Barcelona!
    amazing time

    http://acupofmary.blogspot.com/

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