As much as my previous and bitter post cracks me up, I have a much more excited attitude as the days get closer and my trip seems like more of a reality.
While it still feels surreal, we finally received some housing information today. I of course spent the entire afternoon in my pajamas Google earthing all of Madrid, looking up the houses and parks nearby, and getting completely ecstatic about my next four amazing months.
My new madre's name is Carmen. She has a 14 year old daughter and a home. That's the extent of my information but it works for me.
I am to share this residence with the lovely Kati Hinshaw. I have studied abroad before, and while it was short, the girls that I lived with have been my hermanas ever since, and there is this little bond that is completely undescribable until experienced. I cannot even put into words how excited I am to be sharing this life changing experience with such a brilliant and wonderful girl. I cannot wait to get into trouble, laugh hysterically, and grow as a person with this crazy farm girl from Hudson Illinois who just happened to cross my path. :)
I am absolutely craving this study abroad experience. It may sound ridiculous, but I am honestly so excited to be proud of myself. It's a personal goal and feeling but I always felt that everyone was put here for a reason, and so far all I have done is gone to school and gotten good grades. I am so ready to move above and beyond my acquired education and simply be somebody. And the fact that I know that I can do this just makes me happy and makes me proud.
In the mean time, I have long lists of all the things that I need to do. I paid money for more money (damn exchange rate). And I am packing my suitcases, which, by the way, I put on my scale frequently to make sure I stay under all weight restrictions! Erin Howes will be spending her money on plane tickets and clubbing and European clothes, not luggage thank you very much.
I write so much. Win. And I think I will hold off until Spain.
Hasta y amor.
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dear erin,
ReplyDeletei love you. and i'm glad i met the crazy northerner who's the only person i've ever met that's afraid of corn. just saying....lol and p.s. packing sucks
I am proud of you too, for being an independant woman, taking a chance at the unknown, and living in a strange home for 4 months all the while missing your family and friends dearly. This experience will definitely shape your life in many exciting and perhaps unexpected ways. Congratulations on your choice and your courage.
ReplyDeleteFYI, Kati looks like a nice girl. I'm sure you'll have a blast!
Hey sweetheart,
ReplyDeleteI have this page bookmarked along with my 7 other ones that I've bookmarked already as you always yell at me about haha. I love you so much and I can't wait to hear from this and skype about all your experiences in Spain: which has been your dream for almost your entire life now. Most importantly, please be safe and second most importantly, have fun!
Love,
Kevin