Last night while laying in bed I began reevaluating the check list I mentally created before coming in Spain. Before arriving, I thought about all the things I wanted to see, places I wanted to travel, about the friends I wanted to make, and deep inside, I had hopes for a little romance. I’ve been here nearly 2 months and things aren’t quite how I hoped it would be. I’ve made some great friends and travel buddies but no actually Spanish friends. I was nervous about how I’d interact with the Spaniards socially and unfortunately the school campus I’m studying at, lacks major interaction with Spaniards and international students. Though by this time I had imagined I’d have plenty of Spanish friends, I’ve accepted that that is just not going to happen and it’s okay. From now on I’ll take what I can get. Now, as for the romance I had hoped for……. I wasn’t expecting to meet my soul mate in Madrid, but perhaps a small fling with a handsome and funny European. (Let me just say, that the British here are quite charming) But I realized that students living and studying here aren’t looking for anything serious at all, which is understandable, sort of. To the men here, being in Europe means drinking, partying, clubbing and more drinking as much as they can. It doesn’t get old I guess. I constantly mention how I’m an old soul. Love is on my mind and it doesn’t seem to be on anyone else’s. Romance is dead here. I’m young yes, but my faith in finding “The One” is hanging by a thread. Perhaps I’ll meet someone who will be amazed by my bravery to travel the world, and would enjoy hearing the stories I’ve got to share. Maybe, someone will appreciate my love of my music, and find my acts of fearlessness inspiring. I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. As a travel & Tourism major, all I’ve ever wanted to do is travel the world. Before coming here I had hopes in traveling to at least another country or two, outside of Spain, but I’m getting way more then I could have asked for. I’m taking on all of Europe. I’ll be hitting Barcelona, Seville, Mallorca, France, Italy, and England, in the next 2 months, in addition to Portugal which I’ve already visited. I’ve got high hopes for a stop in Berlin! I’m thankful for all the opportunities I have being here and I’m going to take advantage of every moment.
Priority update: Welcome all those who choose to be my friend (Spanish or not), forget the romance, and focus on traveling throughout Europe.
