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6/5/2016 11 Comments

Getting Ready for the trip--Barcelona and the Creativity Workshop

“Sometimes you just have to jump out the window and grow wings on the way down.”
― Ray Bradbury


This is the spot I will be chronicling my adventures in Spain. I will be sharing short writings and pictures of my adventures . I hope you find joy and inspiration by following along with my journey.

When I found out that I got a Rural Trust Global Teacher Fellowship, I could not believe it. I was going to Barcelona to attend the Creativity Workshop and study the art of Antoni Gaudi!!! I had tried to find a way to travel and attend this workshop for many summers. I had already gotten rejected for 3 other professional development grants this year and when I got an email from the Rural School and Community Trust saying "congratulations to the recipients" I almost skipped right over my name before realizing I was a recipient! Not only was I going to be able to travel, but I was going to study something I was passionate about-- art and creativity as inspired by nature, and use this to spark my teaching next year.

​Gradually, after a conference call with the Trust, I suspended my disbelief and began the planning. The monies had not arrived and I was worried about making plans before they did. I spent endless time on searches for my flights. Should I fly from NYC? from Bradley? from Boston? Should I take the flight with a 24 hour layover (too long)? or a 1 hour layover ?(too short). The possibilities were endless. Finally I took my first "jump" and found a flight that I thought would work at a reasonable price.


Choosing the hotel created a similar dilemma for me. I wanted to spend time outside of Barcelona, experiencing less touristy attractions. But how would I get there? how would I get back to the airport? Should I go north or south? I know you people who travel all the time are thinking this was silly, but for me it was all a huge deal. Finally, with the help of my understanding son, I chose a place in the city-- rationalizing that I could do long day trips to see the things I wanted, while having a comfortable "home base" to come back to.

When I get to Spain I am sure I will have the same anxieties and challenges about my adventures that I had while planning. But I have taken the jump out the window and am sure my wings will grow beautifully on the way down. Barcelona here I come!

“This Rural Trust Global Teacher Fellowship was made possible with funds from The Rural School and Community Trust, helping rural schools and communities grow better together.”
11 Comments
KRISTEN TAYLOR
6/7/2016 02:26:34 pm

Congratulations!!! What an awesome opportunity!!
Looking forward to hearing more about your journey!

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Allison
6/7/2016 03:09:19 pm

Thank you!

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ghigley
6/7/2016 03:02:39 pm

Looks great so far.Looking forward to following your adventures

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Allison
6/7/2016 03:09:53 pm

I will try to keep up with it!

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kristian higley
6/7/2016 09:09:18 pm

Way to go sister! !

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Eric
6/8/2016 05:54:32 am

You are an inspiration Allison!

“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” – Bill Bryson

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Kathleen
6/8/2016 08:32:31 am

I am soooo excited for you and for this blog so I can keep tabs on you!! Lol. Can't wait to read the adventures daily. Kudos bff!!

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Kathe
6/8/2016 08:37:36 am

I can't wait to see what kinds of adventures you have in Spain – and studying Gaudi!! So excited for you!!

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Karen Scanlon
6/20/2016 10:07:20 am

Great to hear you had a safe trip over to your destination. Love your pictures so far, and really love your quote...“Sometimes you just have to jump out the window and grow wings on the way down.”
― Ray Bradbury

Traveling and reaching for the stars is so much that! Adventure and risk taking is necessary for creativity.

Check out the WCS home page as I have highlighted your trip on it. Hopefully it draws in some of your students and parents to join along with your adventure. I will try to post one of your new pictures every day n that site.

Enjoy enjoy enjoy!

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Allison
6/20/2016 02:22:44 pm

Thanks Karen!

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heather
6/22/2016 03:52:31 am

Awesome!

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    I am a life-time Vermont resident and nature lover, artist, teacher, photographer.   I love to experience new things, learn about different cultures,   notice  and share  little beauties around me that sometimes get overlooked.

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