GHOSTS OF SPAIN

We were supposed to read "Ghosts of Spain" by Giles Tremlett for our English class. It may seem dull and boring at first glance, but it has some interesting stories about corruption, prostitution and Spaniards way of living.

In my opinion, the author describes the Spaniards so close to the stereotypes. Although I don't like to admit it, maybe he's not wrong because Spaniards themselves reflect them in TV serials and films as gossip, rowdy and busybody.

What surprised me the most is the huge amount of brothels which exist in Spain and the how much men go there. I didn't know it was so widespread.

Although their providing services for the disabled sounds funny, it really disappointed me the existence of so much prostitution and the fact that some prostitutes think that they are providing a social service and accept to be there instead of fighting for something better.

On the other hand, I found interesting the GAL group story and its methods to capture ETA terrorists. It sounds so unbelievable, like a detective story.

The chapter I liked the most was "Moderns and Ruins" because describes Spaniard as full of complexes, but trying to hide them behind a mask of fun-loving who don't care about nothing serious.

We had to read just five chapters, but maybe when I finish my exams and have some free time I'll read the others.

For the time being, I'm focused on passing my exams.

Keep your fingers crossed! :)

Mónica

HAIRSTYLES

Don't you ever get bored of your hairstyle? I do. I like changing it from time to time. 

When I was little I wanted my hair to be the longest possible, as every little girl does. But at the age of 14 or 15, I stated to like Rihanna's style (especially hairstyle) so I decided to get my hair cut like hers. 

This was the first short haircut I wanted:

But unfortunately, my hairdresser did not understood me very well, so it didn't even looked similar on me.

Sometime later it grew shoulder-length and it looked a bit slovenly, so for my graduation ceremony I decided to cut it again. This was my idea more or less:

It was a little bit shorter than in the photo, so it was a very big surprise to all my friends and teachers my changing of hairstyle. I felt very scared at the beginning because it was a big change in an important day.

Despite the fact that it worked then, I don't recommend changing your haircut  the day of your Graduation!

Since then I've been getting my hair cut more and more short. Here are some photos of the different hairstyles I have had:

The latest hairstyle, Emma Watson's one, was the shortest I've ever had. I liked it very much, but I think it didn't suit me because my hair is thicker and my fringe stayed upright. So I let it grow and now I'm looking for new haircuts. Here are some ones I like:

I'm not sure about this one because fringes don't usually suit me. 

This one is similar to the first Rihanna's hair cut I show you, but a bit shorter. I prefer this one. 

This one is the most probably I end with. I just love it!

I finish this post with a song I like and whose video is where I found the girl with a beer's haircut above (minute 0:14).

Stop for a minute, Keane

Hope you like it!

Mónica