Tag: 5. Mai 2025

Thursday was May 1st – a public holiday – so we took it slow. No obligations, no plans, just a relaxed day to rest and enjoy the calm. The same went for Friday, which passed quietly and gave us a bit more breathing room after the previous days.

On Saturday, we decided to explore a different side of Valencia and headed to a shopping mall for a casual outing. After that, we made our way down to the harbour. The weather was perfect, and being near the water always adds a special touch to the weekend vibe. We walked around for a while, enjoyed the sea breeze, and just soaked in the relaxed atmosphere.

Sunday wrapped up the weekend with a movie night – we went to see Thunderbolts. It was a fun way to end a slow but pleasant few days, and even though the week wasn’t packed with activity, it felt balanced and just right.

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Since May 1st is also a public holiday in Spain, we had the day off. We didn’t do much during the day, just relaxed. In the evening, I met up with some colleagues from the university. We went out for pizza at a small place and it surprisingly good. Afterwards, we headed to a bar with live music. The atmosphere was great, and we stayed out late enjoying the night

Friday, May 2, 2025
On Friday, I worked from home since everyone else was doing the same and the university was practically empty. I took the opportunity to catch up on some assignments for vocational school.

Saturday, May 3, 2025
On Saturday, Timur, Jimmy and I went to Mediamarkt. Timur was looking for film rolls for his camera, and I was thinking about getting a new Bluetooth speaker. But in the end I decided against it. After that, we walked to the nearby harbor where a stage had been set up for a public event. There was music, a crowd, and a great vibe. We ended up spending the whole evening there and had a lot of fun.

Sunday, May 4, 2025
Sunday was a quiet day focused on getting things in order. I did a workout, went for a jog, did my laundry and cleaned up my room. In the evening, I cooked something . Pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil.I watched a funny Twitch livestream that made me laugh out loud. Perfect Sunday for me.

Hey party people of the internet (and possibly my future self scrolling this at 3 AM eating cereal straight from the box), welcome back to another spicy entry of “What the hell is Jacqueline doing in Spain?”

Spoiler alert: not much. Like seriously, this week was deader than my houseplants back home. BUT WAIT – plot twist – something did happen: I finally got my exam results for the Zwischenprüfung (aka the big scary “do-you-even-know-your-sh*t” test). And guess what?

🎉 I PASSED. WITH. 77 POINTS. 🎉
That’s right. 77. Only 4 tiny points away from a “2” (which for the non-Germans is like… a solid B). But alas, dumb mistakes were made. And yes, father dearest already gave me the traditional “you could’ve done better” sermon. Thanks Dad, love the feedback, please direct all future comments to my agent.

Anyway. Back to work. First day after the exam felt like someone stretched time with a medieval torture device. Until 4 PM. Four. Freaking. Pee. Em. But hey, I got invited to lunch. Yay?
Except – plot twist number two – I didn’t eat much and everyone spoke Spanish the entire time.
Like… what even is polite chewing when you understand 2% of the conversation and nod every 30 seconds to not look lost?

Oh, and then came the Monthly Meeting™️. You know, that thing where they talk about “the future of the project” and pretend we all know what’s happening.
Everyone looked at me like “Crap, the gringa is here.”
And then… bam – I hit ‚em with a “Sorreeyyy 😇” and boom! Room exploded in laughter. You’re welcome for the free comedy show, amigos.

BUT WAIT, there’s a cherry on this chaotic sundae: I actually suggested a new feature for our tourist app! Something for the Nordic peeps – the ones who prefer skiing and freezing their butts off instead of beach bumming in Valencia.
And they actually considered it?! Wild.

Anyway, no pics this week (I know, I know… cue dramatic gasp), BUT I’ve got some juicy GIFs waiting for you on the Tumblr blog.
Hope you like ‚em. If not… well, pretend you do, for my ego’s sake.

Until next time, my beautiful weirdos.
Stay chaotic. Stay hydrated.

Tumblr Blog here: https://afib-in-spain.tumblr.com/

Thursday was another public holiday. Seriously, how many holidays are there in April?! (Not that I’m complaining!) I still haven’t worked a full week since I got here, because every week seems to have at least one day off. I used the break to wander around the city, grab a few gifts for friends back home, and FINALLY try tapas in Valencia.

I had heard good things about Pimientos de Padrón, so I ordered those, paired with a little glass of Ladrón de Verano. It was fruity, refreshing, and honestly… I think I like it even more than Agua de Valencia.

One little sidequest my boyfriend and I gave ourselves is to become regulars at a local bar and we’re making decent progress! The bartender is already warming up to us, and since the place is literally right outside our front door, we can stop by often. (I know it sounds like we’re becoming alcoholics, but I promise we’re keeping it classy and moderate!)

The rest of the week was pretty chill. We checked out a new café, went for all you can eat sushi (Spanish sushi >>> Berlin sushi), and started planning our next weekend trip to Altea with the rest of the group.