So we're down to the single digits! I leave for Spain in 9 days and about 2 hours! Leading up to this point I've been trying to pack in as many visits, favorites, and special moments as possible. And I had intended to do some kind of correspondence each day for the final 10 days before I left. Obviously all the other things got in the way of starting this correspondence yesterday, so today I'm taking a break from half-assed packing and making up for the loss!
I'm going to compile 10 lists, each list comprised of the same number of items as the number of days I have before I leave. Kinda dorky.. but whatever! I want to show and share my appreciation and apprehension in a creative way.
10 things I will miss about my life in the USA.
- My family and friends- thankfully some of whom will be making the trek across the pond to visit, and a few of whom are already there waiting for me!
- Driving- I'm beginning to remember the anxiety that can come from relying on and planning around public transportation
- Peanut butter- but don't worry, I've already got a jar packed. That's no lie.
- Craft beer- fall seasonal craft beers are my absolute favorite, I've got to chug as many pumpkin/cinnamon/apple pie beers as I can in the next week and a half.
- Ice- I know it sounds weird, but if you've been to Europe you know that they are very stingy with their ice. It doesn't help that I prefer a more-ice-than-drink ratio. Thank goodness for the Ice Bucket Challenge.
- This is actually harder than I thought it'd be.. maybe moving to Spain won't be so difficult after all.....
- My bed time- the night lifestyle in Spain is infamous for lasting until the wee hours of the morning, and if you know me at all you know how much I value sleep.. all hail the siesta!
- My sewing machine- I'm trying to come up with as many travel-friendly crafts as I can, but sadly I just don't thing I'm going to be able to justify stuffing my Singer into my suitcase.
- The Branches- even though I plan to find a church to go to in Madrid, it is going to be so hard to be away from my church family in Hendricks County. I can't wait to see the growth in our church when I return!
- My cat- while living at home all summer hasn't exactly been my dream come true, I am going to miss having my Stripey cat to snuggle every now and then. Do they have cats in Spain?
9 things I promise to do while in Spain.
- Go back to Amsterdam- in the spring, to see the tulips, for Emily's birthday and Easter.
- Spend time exploring Spain- when I was living in the Netherlands I didn't do much traveling around the actual Netherlands.. not that there would have been a whole lot else to see besides windmills and Amsterdam, but I want to take time to really delve into the culture of Spain.
- Blog- people keep asking if I'm going to blog about my journey.. you betcha!
- Go to the mountains- I'm not bringing a backpacking backpack for nothing! Outdoors here I come!
- Focus on myself- not in a selfish way, but this experience is one for me to really figure myself out and what I want to do with the rest of my life and career. This trip is about me being me and I won't forget that.
- Not cut my hair- not that you may care... but mark my words I will have long luscious locks when I return in July.
- Learn how to make paella- and sangria! Tapas at my place!
- Not count down the days til I come home- even though it will be hard, I've got to look forward to each day I GET to spend in Madrid, not each day I have to. This is one of my only regrets from my time in Amsterdam, I blame it on the rain.
- Get in shape- there will be no pants ripping incidents this time. Period.
So what do you think? Lame? You know with all the world rocking that's been going on lately I just wanted to do something different for a change. I haven't quite come up with what my next 8 lists will be, so if you have any suggestions I will welcome them! Can't wait to see what tomorrow's list will be! Adios!
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