Everyone has their ups and downs. Some people have more intense ups and downs then others. When they are happy they are really really really happy and when they are sad... well you get the picture. I believe that these are the people that live with the most passion and vigor in their life. When they are happy they are smiling ear to ear. Feeling down (although lowsy and extremely unproductive) it is okay because it makes the happy parts so much more enjoyable.
What exactly am I trying to say? Its been a tough couple of weeks. haha. Lots of ups and downs to say the least. (Hence the lack of blog posts). I know that no one is reading this to find out about the hard times that I have here. The people reading this are looking for the great times and trips and stories that I have. Although I have many stories to tell about Portugal and stories about the funny occurances in my life in Spain, I feel it is important for me to track the realizations that I make and the epiphonies that I have.
Epiphony #1: Living for yourself when you have spent the majority of your life living for someone else whether it be a coach or a best friend is extremely difficult.
Epiphony #2: Studying is still a necessity even in Spain!!!
Epiphony#3: Being a little superficial sometimes can be extremely beneficial. (HA: lets see if that one works out)
Epiphony#4: It is amazing how running can act as therapy!
Epiphony#5: (This one is still hard to understand for me) Even when you are away from the ones that you love, they still love you!
Epiphony#6: Intercambios are amazing (my intercambio's name is Inez and she plays basketball and is getting me a volunteering position in a kitchen!) we meet twice a week and she laughs just as much as I do :)
Epiphony#7: Laughing can always make your day better even if it is not genuine (fake it till you make it)
Epiphony#8: Doggonit I am a good person and people actually like me. ;)
That is a lot of epiphonies for just a couple of weeks. I think it may be a sign that I have spent a little bit too much time in my head and not enough time enjoying Spain. That needs to change ASAP! There are purple blossoms on the trees in the park! I ran in the rain yesterday! I love my host family and my intercambio! My sister is coming to visit me here! I am gonna play basketball in less than a week! (with people who speak extremely quickly in spanish... oh boy!) My spanish is improving drastically! I understand so much! Jeeze louise writing those things down makes me think: Why the hell was I unhappy in the first place?! sheesh. life. Its a rollercoaster. you better wear a helmet! haha. (boy meets world reference, anyone know it??) Next post: Portugal. hope you are excited. I know I am.
Stewart Smalley would be proud of you
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