While my Spanish has been dwindling since my time abroad, I try and maintain it the best I can by reading articles, listening to music and watching movies in Spanish, as well as keeping up with my host family.
On a recent Facebook post, Marina, my host sister, asked for someone to help her create a logo and banner for her baking blog, Marina en la cocina, to which I instantly responded that I would be happy to help. After some conversation (in Spanish, via Facebook), I got a grasp of what she was looking for, and I was able to design a logo that incorporated her ideas as best I could understand them.
I was worried that something could have been lost in translation, or that it wasn't quite what she expected, but lo and behold, she immediately posted it to her blog and Facebook page with extreme enthusiasm. Not only did it fit what she was looking for, pero le encanta! Someday, she told me, she'd return the favor by sending some cookies. Which is fine by me!
If you like baking, it's certainly worth checking out. She's constantly learning new recipes and techniques, and absolutely loves what she does!
