updates since spain.
seeing as nobody can hang out, or nobody wants to (which i hope isn't the case), i will write a lengthy journal entry.
Lets start with my nice little foreign getaway.
It was fun. I discovered that when I am pushed out of my comfort zone, it paves the way for endless learning and maturing opportunities.
There were moments when I would give my left foot (or something I value more than my left foot) to be able to fully comprehend everything every Spaniard was saying so I wouldn't look like an idiot. But after I got to accept the fact that everybody knew I was just learning, it was okay. In fact, I liked the attention of being an Americana con azules ojos and retardedly slow listening comprehension.
But the fact that I took an extra step and took advantage of all the opportunities I was given made the trip that much better and unforgettable.
I don't expect to keep in touch much with Elena, the 16 year old homestay girl I was with. We really did not have much in common, but I am surprised how well we got along and actually hung out with eachother and her friends a lot.
Now, fast forward to coming back to America.
Coming back from nights of endless fun to something that now seems bland, yet overwhelmingly dramatic was not exactly what I had in mind. My old friends have dissappointed me, and I am trying to make connections and form new friends. You know, expand the circle. Hanging out with different people from around Pierce County in the last few weeks has improved things a bit. But then there is still drama. I just won't be a part of it. I have never gotten into a fight with anyone, ever, besides my immediate family, and i don't plan on getting myself involved in anything complicated in my social life. That's what new friends are for. So, if you are reading this and I don't know you too well, message me, give me a call. I would love to hang out- really. The fact that I have lost old friends to bad decisions has really hurt me, and I need some sort of repair.
Anyways, work has been exhausting, but I am making decent money so far in my 3-4 jobs. Hopefully it will pay for Jim Gaffigan, Bumbershoot, Interpol, Stars, Okay, and countless other shows I plan on attending.
The last few nights have been fun too. Chilling with friends, playing harmless (I guess it is harmless) pranks, eating ethnic foods, etc. I won't lie, it's gotten awkward at points, but only because of my lame lack of ability to get to know people right off the bat. I hate being introverted and love when I can surprise myself with forming new acquaintances.
Which I plan to keep doing throughout the summer.
Thank you for reading, I'm off to go cry now because no one wants to hang out with me tonight.
Lets start with my nice little foreign getaway.
It was fun. I discovered that when I am pushed out of my comfort zone, it paves the way for endless learning and maturing opportunities.
There were moments when I would give my left foot (or something I value more than my left foot) to be able to fully comprehend everything every Spaniard was saying so I wouldn't look like an idiot. But after I got to accept the fact that everybody knew I was just learning, it was okay. In fact, I liked the attention of being an Americana con azules ojos and retardedly slow listening comprehension.
But the fact that I took an extra step and took advantage of all the opportunities I was given made the trip that much better and unforgettable.
I don't expect to keep in touch much with Elena, the 16 year old homestay girl I was with. We really did not have much in common, but I am surprised how well we got along and actually hung out with eachother and her friends a lot.
Now, fast forward to coming back to America.
Coming back from nights of endless fun to something that now seems bland, yet overwhelmingly dramatic was not exactly what I had in mind. My old friends have dissappointed me, and I am trying to make connections and form new friends. You know, expand the circle. Hanging out with different people from around Pierce County in the last few weeks has improved things a bit. But then there is still drama. I just won't be a part of it. I have never gotten into a fight with anyone, ever, besides my immediate family, and i don't plan on getting myself involved in anything complicated in my social life. That's what new friends are for. So, if you are reading this and I don't know you too well, message me, give me a call. I would love to hang out- really. The fact that I have lost old friends to bad decisions has really hurt me, and I need some sort of repair.
Anyways, work has been exhausting, but I am making decent money so far in my 3-4 jobs. Hopefully it will pay for Jim Gaffigan, Bumbershoot, Interpol, Stars, Okay, and countless other shows I plan on attending.
The last few nights have been fun too. Chilling with friends, playing harmless (I guess it is harmless) pranks, eating ethnic foods, etc. I won't lie, it's gotten awkward at points, but only because of my lame lack of ability to get to know people right off the bat. I hate being introverted and love when I can surprise myself with forming new acquaintances.
Which I plan to keep doing throughout the summer.
Thank you for reading, I'm off to go cry now because no one wants to hang out with me tonight.