Wow! It just seems like yesterday that I said goodbye to my parents and grandma in front of the airport in Louisville. (Naturally I was running late and I was afraid if we parked the car, I would be cutting it too close. Of course the plane was delayed....) I had taken the bold step of leaving everything and everyone behind in order to follow my dream. That dream took me across the ocean, some 8,000 plus miles away from the only place I had called home. Almost a year later, I'm getting ready to board another airplane, except the circumstances will be a little different.
I remember going through a whirlwind of emotions that morning and on the flight to Madrid. I was excited, sad, anxious, nervous, and scared. I have to admit, those feelings are back again. I'm sitting here, typing away in my bed. I fly out to Louisville tomorrow afternoon. It's nearly 3:30 am, but there was no way I could go to sleep without reflecting on this past year. I'm excited and anxious to see my family at the airport tomorrow night. It's been six months since I've seen them. I'm sad because I'm leaving behind wonderful friends and co-workers. Thank goodness I don't have to say THE good-bye yet. I'm just leaving for the summer and I'll see them in 2 months. However, these people have become my support system and the closest thing to family I have here. And I have to admit I'm scared and nervous to come back for the summer. I know I've changed tremendously over this past year and I'm also going to have to get adjusted to the lifestyle again. The Spanish lifestyle is so different and it's what I'm accustomed to. I'm sure there's going to be day's where I long to be in Madrid, sipping a Fanta Limon on a sidewalk. Kinda weird that there's a part of me that's scared of coming back to visit, but it's true. I am also preparing myself for the fact that relationships with friends will be different because it's been a year since I've seen people.
Today was the last day of work. We had a school wide meeting in the morning, and then a end of school year mass. Somehow I found myself reading a passage during the mass. I was very nervous, but everyone told me I did great. After that we had a lunch with wonderful food and even better company. It was truly a great ending to an even greater school year.
Exciting news - I signed my contract for my flat for the next year! It's so nice to know I have a place to live next year. I stayed after and hung out with my future roommates. We really have good chemistry and I'm so looking forward to becoming friends with them. I think it's going to be perfect!
I ended the evening saying good-bye to one of my private lesson families, having a going away dinner with the family I live with (thank goodness for Domino's Pizza and their 50% off online ordering!), and then met some co-workers down in Chueca. I am absolutely exhausted, but am so excited to start vacation!
This year has been the best year of my life. I saw my dream come true and that's more than I could ever ask for. God has blessed me with a wonderful environment here through my co-workers who are now friends. It's amazing how much can change in a year. I want to thank you all for following me on this crazy journey. Year 2 is going to be even better!
Besitos to all,
Sarah
I remember going through a whirlwind of emotions that morning and on the flight to Madrid. I was excited, sad, anxious, nervous, and scared. I have to admit, those feelings are back again. I'm sitting here, typing away in my bed. I fly out to Louisville tomorrow afternoon. It's nearly 3:30 am, but there was no way I could go to sleep without reflecting on this past year. I'm excited and anxious to see my family at the airport tomorrow night. It's been six months since I've seen them. I'm sad because I'm leaving behind wonderful friends and co-workers. Thank goodness I don't have to say THE good-bye yet. I'm just leaving for the summer and I'll see them in 2 months. However, these people have become my support system and the closest thing to family I have here. And I have to admit I'm scared and nervous to come back for the summer. I know I've changed tremendously over this past year and I'm also going to have to get adjusted to the lifestyle again. The Spanish lifestyle is so different and it's what I'm accustomed to. I'm sure there's going to be day's where I long to be in Madrid, sipping a Fanta Limon on a sidewalk. Kinda weird that there's a part of me that's scared of coming back to visit, but it's true. I am also preparing myself for the fact that relationships with friends will be different because it's been a year since I've seen people.
Today was the last day of work. We had a school wide meeting in the morning, and then a end of school year mass. Somehow I found myself reading a passage during the mass. I was very nervous, but everyone told me I did great. After that we had a lunch with wonderful food and even better company. It was truly a great ending to an even greater school year.
Exciting news - I signed my contract for my flat for the next year! It's so nice to know I have a place to live next year. I stayed after and hung out with my future roommates. We really have good chemistry and I'm so looking forward to becoming friends with them. I think it's going to be perfect!
I ended the evening saying good-bye to one of my private lesson families, having a going away dinner with the family I live with (thank goodness for Domino's Pizza and their 50% off online ordering!), and then met some co-workers down in Chueca. I am absolutely exhausted, but am so excited to start vacation!
This year has been the best year of my life. I saw my dream come true and that's more than I could ever ask for. God has blessed me with a wonderful environment here through my co-workers who are now friends. It's amazing how much can change in a year. I want to thank you all for following me on this crazy journey. Year 2 is going to be even better!
Besitos to all,
Sarah
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