I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's my last week in Alicante. I have no idea how that happened. It doesn't seem that long ago that I was home, but when I think back to my Granada trip in February, it feels like another life time ago. I have had so many emotions flowing through me leading up to this for weeks now. But I think I'm finally at peace. I'm ready to go, and return home to see my friends and family. Although I love my life here, and it'll be hard to leave the beach, the Spanish lifestyle, and all of the people I've met, it wouldn't be such a meaningful experience if it didn't have to come to an end.
I've learned more these past 4 1/2 months than I ever could have imagined. I've grown into an entirely new person. This trip was everything I hoped it would be and a million times more. I came here to become more independent ultimately, and I have well surpassed just that. I have flown all over Europe on my own and explored countries alone, and have never been more proud of myself. I couldn't have fathomed this 6 months ago. Coming here was the best decision I've ever made in my life and I wouldn't trade this experience for the world.
I'm so lucky to have family who supported this, friends who were nothing but a text a way, and an incredible boyfriend I got to share a piece of this with. I am also lucky to have met such amazing people here, who I will never in a million years forget. Nothing bonds people like being thrown into a foreign country! The people in my program have opened my eyes to so much, and have taught me a lot about myself. Everyone always brought so much to the table, and were absolutely drama free, kind and hilarious. Never once was there a feeling of being left out of anything. Everyone was in the same boat and we really shared something special together that's irreplaceable. This is all so corny, but it's true. And it's difficult to put such strong emotions into words.
This will not be my last adventure in Spain. I will definitely be back and this incredible city will always have a piece of my heart.
I'll see you in a week New York!
I've learned more these past 4 1/2 months than I ever could have imagined. I've grown into an entirely new person. This trip was everything I hoped it would be and a million times more. I came here to become more independent ultimately, and I have well surpassed just that. I have flown all over Europe on my own and explored countries alone, and have never been more proud of myself. I couldn't have fathomed this 6 months ago. Coming here was the best decision I've ever made in my life and I wouldn't trade this experience for the world.
I'm so lucky to have family who supported this, friends who were nothing but a text a way, and an incredible boyfriend I got to share a piece of this with. I am also lucky to have met such amazing people here, who I will never in a million years forget. Nothing bonds people like being thrown into a foreign country! The people in my program have opened my eyes to so much, and have taught me a lot about myself. Everyone always brought so much to the table, and were absolutely drama free, kind and hilarious. Never once was there a feeling of being left out of anything. Everyone was in the same boat and we really shared something special together that's irreplaceable. This is all so corny, but it's true. And it's difficult to put such strong emotions into words.
This will not be my last adventure in Spain. I will definitely be back and this incredible city will always have a piece of my heart.
I'll see you in a week New York!