Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Going back home
It feels like here in Spain has become home for me. I can't even imagine what it will feel like when I get back home, I've never been away from home this long. Many things have definitely changed about me since I've been here, i feel like a better version of myself. People in Spain know how to enjoy life, they savor their food, they are always having festivals, and they never seem to be in a hurry. In America, sometimes we are ridiculous with our stress-filled lives, and fast-food. I have made a promise to myself that I will never forget how to enjoy life like they do here. Also, back home I always had my cell phone at my side and people were always texting me. I didn't realize how much of my time I spent using my phone, this is something that I will absolutely remember when I go back home.. . . to use my phone less. I want all my friends and family to treat me just has they always have when I get home. I'm sure at first they'll all be so excited to see me that they'll treat me especially kind, but as time goes on, everything will fade back to normal. Here in Spain you always hear people saying things like "no te preocupes" or "no pasa nada", they have a very calm approach to life in general and one thing that I think will bother me when I go back home are people who worry all the time, rushed meal times is another thing that I think will bother me. I've acquired skills here to help me socially, I've learned to I have so many stories to tell and pictures to show to everyone when i return home, i can hardly wait. Not only this, but i think my relationships with everyone will be strenghtened just because I've experienced a different culture and I'll have more to share with them. And of course, after being away from them for awhile, i miss them, and i realize how much i need them, so i will always apprecitate them. Acedemically also, I've acquired skills here, what I've learned here will surely help me in my future Spanish classes. I am really looking forward to going home, but at the same time, I wish I could stay longer. I know things are going to be different when I get home, I'm not exactly sure how, but I'm looking forward to finding out.
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