The last three weeks of studying abroad have been one of the most fragile times for me. The bitter sweet feeling has been sauntering in my head. While I have fallen in love with my life abroad and someone along the way, I can’t help but to long for my new life that is waiting for me at home. I say that I have been fragile lately because all it takes is not being able to find a shoe to make me want to go home. Perhaps my fragility has something to do with the fact that this is also the happiest I have been since I have been abroad. With my time here coming to an end it hasn’t taken any effort to enjoy all aspects of the time that I have left here. I want to make the most of my last few days, I want to leave a positive impression on those that I came with and the one I have met along the way. At the same time, I have so much in store for me when I get home that it’s hard not to want to jump start my summer in America. Talking so frequently to my family and friends at home has not made my wildly racing thoughts any more at ease but I’m glad that I have something to look forward to. It’s hard so want two things so much at the same time.
About Me
- Shelby Pape
- This blog is for me to use in order to document my travels throughout Europe. From January 5th until May 17th I will be living in Alcalá Spain with my best friend Paige and our brand new host family. During my stay I hope to travel to: Amsterdam, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Germany, the Spanish Isles and throughout Spain. During this wild experience I intend on keeping an open mind, laughing, eating, exercising, drinking, studying, writing, reading, praying, relaxing, thinking, dancing, amazing, socializing, and smiling as much as I can possibly handle. So everyone add my blog to your favorites tab cause its about to get crayzayy in heerreee..
I know exactly what you mean! I am absolutely in love with my life in New Zealand and everything about the atmosphere I am in, but from time to time I also feel a little homesick thinking about all the people I miss back in the states. Every time I chat with my friends and family, I wish that I could be Harry Potter or something and apparate so I can be there for birthdays or other events. But I know as soon as I return, I'm going to miss my New Zealand life just as much.
ReplyDeleteI feel exactly the same. It has come to a point where though I enjoy European life, I am ready to go home. I miss the ease that home has and for us, Europe does not have that. I miss my bed, my family. American food. I also have to agree with you on the fact that I am excited to see what the up coming months bring. It will be nice to go home and have had this amazing experience. I also feel like I am going to go home and then miss Europe, so it is kind of a catch 22. Enjoy the end of your abroad experience!
ReplyDeleteIt's wild to think how fast this whole study abroad experience has went. Because it is now finals time, I instinctively find myself dreaming of what my summer has to offer. Since I did not have a host family, I am sick of cooking chicken and pasta every night and am looking forward to being able to relax and toss a couple burgers on the grill while catching up with my friends. I do not want to leave either, but I seem to be missing certain aspects of home as my return flight slowly creeps nearer and nearer. I tell myself that if only I can transport everything I miss about home over to Copenhagen then I would be able to stay here forever. But if this was possible then, Copenhagen wouldn't be Copenhagen anymore.
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