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At dinner tonight, Hector asked about my blog and I explained my 4 blogs thus far. He said it sounded boring, and the truth is he is probably right. I have been trying to make it sound like I am not "b****ing", when one of the main points of a blog is for me to express myself. So let's get real. I am going to do my best to be completely honest, no sugar coating. Since my favorite thing to do right now is lists, you are getting a pro's and con's list. Here we go...
- [CON] Flying 10 hours in coach sucks. It is freezing, there is no space, the food is horrible (granted Hector thought we would like the vegetarian meal better, bad move on his part). [Pro] Watching the sunrise as we flew into Spain was something I can not describe. Flying over Spain is awesome. American Airlines was awesome to us. Very friendly and checking on us frequently. Overall- I would fly again, just not veggie meals and more blankets.
- [PRO] Spain is truly beautiful, everything from the grass to the mountains. The buidlings within Valencia have that amazing "old" and "antique" feeling, yet still modern and up to date on the inside. [CON] Small streets, little parking.
- [PRO] The people are beautiful, literally beautiful. You can feel that they love life and do not sweat the small stuff. Very funny and laid back. [CON] I feel like I am being judged each time I walk in the room, people stair at me, weird yes, but its true. It is completely obvious that I am not from Spain. [CONFESSION] My CON is probably more of an insecurity than reality. They are extremely confident, something that I clearly am not, making me a target, at least from my eyes. I believe this CON will dissipate with time.
- [CON] I am completely and utteryly nervous about my life right now. Often times saying "what did we just commit to?" I am scared that I will not learn the language, that my memory will not allow me to perfect the language. [PRO] These nerves will go away. When I DO learn spanish, I will build the confidence I need right now.
[OVERALL]- Proud of my husband for pushing himself and me into something I never imagined for us. Although scary, I am looking forward to when I can feel comfortable in my own skin, and in this beautiful city.
- comments
Mirela Hey, I learned english so you can learned spanish. Desde ahora en adelante te voy a escribir en español, lol
Jessica Thanks Mirela! I know it is possible, but scary at the same time. Hector has a point that if I am more honest with everything on my blog that it will be therapeutic in a way, an avenue for me to talk it out. I am sure I will get through the bumps over time. Please continue to write to me in Spanish. :) Miss you!
Rach I love pro/con #3. Full spectrum of thoughts and feelings there! I'm so proud of you friend...and keep sharing. I'm a devoted follower! ;)
Jessika So happy to hear you are there love! I'm proud of you :) I know you will pick the language up because you just will. Let go of your inhibitions and immerse yourself! Also, I know people will love you because you are a beautiful and loving person. We miss you here!
mary lynn I so miss you but in some respects feel like i am right there with you! I can envision your experiences and wish you and Hector nothing but fun and best wishes as you explore and become part of the culture!! Add lots of pictures! Love mom
Amy So proud of you for taking such a ginormous leap! Think of it this way..YOU are exotic looking to THEM! Thats why you feel like theyre staring... I LOVE YOU! Abrazos y besos....
Elizabeth I'm just now reading your blog and I am crying. When I describe my sisters I always say "I'm the oldest and God put so many years between Whitney, the youngest, and I because He knows that one of us would have killed the other since we are almost the same person. Then there's Jessie, the best person I know. She's in the middle because she's the peace keeper but she also really is the best person I know. She is so incredibly kind and loving." Seriously, this is my spiel every time I'm asked about my family. I am so incredibly proud of you and Hector. I'm also very jealous of the Spaniards for getting to spend the next three years with the best person I know.