FlashBack (from August 2019)/ FlashForward (March 2020)

FlashBack:

I found this on my computer from last summer, but I never posted it:

So, I’ve been back over a month and it just now hit me.  I’m here and nothing’s changed. 

But I’ve changed. 

It’s been fun seeing all the friends I’ve missed, driving on the freeway, drying clothes in a dryer, eating foods that are so familiar, and watching stupid TV shows in English.

But I miss the exotic and new.  I miss writing this blog.  I miss hearing Spanish everyday.

I don’t know what to do with myself. I mean I do know what to do with myself – yoga, Catalan online, Spanish conversation meet-ups, time with friends. 

But, do I want to be here?  Time will tell. 

FlashForward:

I think the answer is I did and I do want to keep the connections and familiarities that I have in Texas.  I don’t think that will go away, but neither will my love for Spain.

This morning was my first day here alone.  Just out of bed, I saw a school of dolphins off of my balcony — is that a sign of a wonderful day to come, or what?  Then, I drove myself to Palafrugell (the next town over, which is bigger and actually offers services that people need) without getting lost, and I bought a printer.  The printer works and I’ve already been able to print and do some work for the hospital.  Yeah!  Then, I went to the Post Office and purchased a PO box so I can use Amazon Spain to order other stuff I need to live, like snacks I can’t find and binoculars so I can look at ships passing by and dolphins swimming past.

Yippee!  Another glorious day…