Sunday, February 13, 2011

Discovering new places

One of the things I love about living here is how many places (i.e. cafes, restaurants, etc.) there are. The first time I was here, I didn't stray far from my neighborhood - I took the metro to school and came home, and that was pretty much it. However, in the past few weeks, I have discovered other places in my neighborhood, and some that aren't in my neighborhood....For example, I'm writing this blog as I'm sitting in a bagel shop. This is my first time eating bagels in Spain! This place is amazing - it reminds me of a Bardstown Road spot - music, tables, couches, dim lighting - all in a little confined space. It's quite cozy. Plus, they have free wi-fi, which is always a plus.

The food doesn't hurt either. Bagel sandwiches. I walked down here this afternoon to get some peace and quiet. Sometimes, living in a house with six kids can be hectic and loud. Mid-terms start for me on Tuesday, so I needed to come down here and focus. However, the loud-mouthed woman one table over from me isn't helping at all. She was here with two friends and they were anxiously waiting on Charlie. Well, about thirty minutes ago, Charlie showed up, much to her delight. This woman has not stopped talking and I've been here for two hours....

Anyways, I'm looking forward to spring. I can't wait just to walk around and find even more new places. I've found that it's best to wander and to get lost on purpose. That's how I've discovered some of my favorite places here....I also think that's how life's journey should be. I always think that life's best things come to us when we go out and find them. You can't sit around and wait for things to come to you.

This entire move was something I decided to do, for me. And so many good things have happened in my life since making the decision to move. I went out to find my journey and in doing so, found myself.

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