Home

So I've been home for a week and a half now and it has been nice. I've eaten all my favorite foods, seen all my favorite friends and family and done many of my favorite home things. It is always a little strange coming home after being away, but one nice thing about my family is that they are pretty reliable. Sure, we all change and grow, but I've found that ever since I've gone away to college they have so far been nice and consistent. That actually makes for a weird phenomenon at times--sometimes I feel that I could convince myself that I was never away at all!

I definitely miss Spain and traveling. I went down to Maryland for a few days and took a bus from NY. I was astounded by how ugly NY is!! (Still my fav, though!) Cities and architecture in America don't even remotely compare to the beauty of practically all of Europe. I mainly miss walking down Passeig de Gracia and seeing Casa Battlo. For some reason, that is what most sticks out in my mind.

One thing that I've noticed about myself is that I definitely need more alone time now. I had a lot of space and privacy in Barcelona. I've never been one for doing things alone, but now I feel myself craving some Nikki time everyday.

I am definitely remembering my time abroad fondly. I am so glad I took pictures and kept this blog. I definitely had some lonely and hard moments, but I have zero regrets. The traveling was truly once in a lifetime and I will never forget it. I think every student that is able to should study abroad. It teaches you independence and shows you so many different lifestyles. I have a new appreciation for America and a new and even more powerful fondness for Europe. This experience has 100% brought out the traveling bug in me and I am eager to continue traveling. I never want to stop! Top on my list includes: Greece, Israel, Argentina, South Africa and Australia.

Until then--thanks for reading!