This experience has changed me in many different ways starting with my Spanish. I feel more confident with speaking to people and I'm not afraid to mess up anymore, because honestly it's inevitable when learning a different language. I've learned a lot while here about the language and I can't wait to go home and continue taking Spanish classes at my school and continue to use Spanish throughout the rest of my life.
Secondly, I have a whole different respect for long distance relationship, and as mad as I would get at people when they would tell me being away from Nick would make us stronger, it's true. I feel like our love has grown since we've been apart. I knew that I needed Nick in my life, without a doubt, but being away from him showed me that I really really need him and that I wouldn't be Lauren without him. :) Although it has sucked talking to him over skype everyday, at least I get to talk to him everyday! I'm trying to be more positive. Even though we still have almost 5 weeks to go, I think it will go fast and I'm looking forward to the plans we have together when he gets home!
I've always said that I wanted to move away from Michigan and live in a different warm place. Although I love the sun and could spend everyday on the beach, I miss my home. I miss the country and the beauty of Michigan. To me, Lake Odessa really is more beautiful than any large city. I will never take for granted the beauty of Michigan summers, falls and springs. Or my wonderful house with my wonderfully comfortable bed. I think coming to Spain has changed my opinion completely on wanting to move away. I need my home, the country and my family more than I thought.
Also, being here has changed how I felt about my independence. I always thought that I could live on my own and be able to take care of myself in a large city. NOT TRUE. I am way to paranoid and have anxiety in big crowds of people and place with loud music (AKA the city). I've decided that I should never leave the country and I should never live alone without the people that matter most in my life. Thank you to everyone that has supported me throughout my life. I've taken way too many things for granted and all of you are one of them. I love you all very much!
I've missed many things at home and I've learned many things while here. I can't wait to be home but there are many memories that will be engraved in my head for the rest of my life from my trip to Malaga. Because of this trip, I've been changed for good (yes, I am listening to the Wicked soundtrack right now) I do honestly feel that way though. The experiences, people and time away from the normalcy of my life has changed me, for the better. This will be one of my last blogs here in Spain, so Hasta Luego Espana y gracias por todos!
Vaya con Dios!
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