What's With the Title?

Coming up with a unique title for this blog was a bit tricky. Apparently, there are other American girls living in Barcelona who think similarly to me. They stole my clever blog titles! Wait, they had them first. So what's with the title of this blog anyway. I don't even live in Spain yet and I'm already naming things in Spanish? I know, I know. To tell the truth I'm not in love with it either. I promised several friends I'd be starting this thing though. Rather than procrastinating until I created the perfect title I decided to go with Espana Ventana, "Spain Window".  I've always had a love of windows, especially old ones with chippy paint. I love the idea of gaining a new vista, or new perspective. God has certainly changed my perspective dramatically in just a year. So as I prepare to embark on this adventure in trust the concept of a view from the outside in seemed to fit! Plus, doesn't Espana Ventana just flow? Oh, the Spanish speak so beautifully. I can't wait to get my Spanish up to speed. But before any of that can happen I've got to hop down to the garage and finish setting up for a major garage sale. This week is all about purging that which we do not love. But I digress. Anyway, very soon I'll be looking in from the outsider view of American Expat in beautiful Barcelona. Can't wait to share more of it with you all.