When I moved from the United States to Spain, many parts of my daily schedule and social life changed so much. Kiersten Brown I moved to Spain from the US about seven years ago, and it's shifted so many parts of my life. Now, my lunches are later and savored with company. Dinners are also late and very social. I love how Spain prioritizes connection, and how taking a vacation feels like a true priority here. When I moved from California to Spain in 2019, I knew my life would change — but I didn't expect how deeply it would shift the way I moved through the world. During my first few weeks as a language assistant, a Spanish teacher I worked with invited me for a drink in Cartagena's city center on a Thursday afternoon. As we walked through the marble streets, I was surprised to see the plaza filled with people. Beyond restaurants and bars being packed, the streets themselves were buzzing with couples on benches, families walking with no particular destination, and friends lingering at terrace tables.…