The last three weeks of studying abroad have been one of the most fragile times for me. The feeling of bitter sweetness has been sauntering in my head. While I have fallen in love with my life abroad and people 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..
Hey Shelby, I couldn't agree with you more. Its hard to be saying goodbye to such a great place, but with so much to look forward to at home, its hard to not be anxious for this summer. I agree about talking to friends and family, and it almost makes you want to get home faster, but what I try to remember is abroad is once in a lifetime and we are going to be enjoying summer soon enough. It sounds like you have a great and exciting summer ahead of you. Hope the end of abroad is amazing!
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