Has it really been a whole week already?! I have a feeling this semester is going to be over before I know it. I can't believe it's been a week already! I feel like I should be sing the "I'm a big kid now" jingle. Seriously, Look at me go! Not once have I ever flown on a plane by myself, been out of the country by myself, or lived further then an hour away from home.
Today was a lazy day here in Madrid. Practically everything is shut down on Sunday. It literally is the day of rest. But we did find a mall and managed to buy some school supplies for tomorrow. Tomorrow is the start of our two week/four hours a day language certification class. It should be interesting.
I'm so happy I have breezed through a whole week already. My number one concern was that it was going to take me awhile to adjust. I'm sure once my actual semester classes start I won't be so comfortable. School scares me but it will only make me stronger, right?
So I've been thinking about this whole blog thing. Do most of you get on daily to see what I'm writing? If so, I'll try to keep it up. Otherwise I'm thinking maybe every other day, once a week, or just whenever I do something fun/interesting. After all that is all you really want to read about right? Who cares about all this rambling mumbo jumbo about my feelings and crap. I don't know let me know how y'all feel. I just don't want to annoy anyone with my constant facebook updates of the links and stuff.
Ok back to what I wanted to talk about. I'm so blessed to be here. I couldn't of done it without everyone's support and believing in me; and ,of course, there is no way I could of done this without the Lord's help. I'm excited about the two week language course to meet other international students that are here in the same boat. However I am extremely nervous for my semester classes to begin because 1.) I hate not succeeding. 2.) I hate disappointing people, especially OSU. I want to represent them well. 3.) I want to learn and not just be completely lost the whole time. But no matter what happens I am here and I will make the best out of it (even if my classes make me cry every night haha), and 4.) Semester starts on the dreaded Valentine's Day, which I already have associated feelings of anxiety and hatred towards this day. Maybe I am carrying over some of these emotions towards the thought of classes beginning. Who really knows.
Nevertheless, I am very fortunate to have an awesome roommate, Meredith. She is very sweet, very motivated, and up for any challenge. I have yet to find any reason that we wouldn't get along. I feel like if we had met at OSU before now we more then likely would of been friends. We've already made a list of places we want to visit and things we want to do while we are here. She mentioned she wants to visit Morocco and ride a camel. I have never once in my life thought about riding a camel until now. However now that she's mentioned riding a camel it's almost all I can think about! I have added it to my "bucket list"; I can't stop my mind from wandering onto all of these possibilities that haven't ever had the chance to explore.
Well it's about that time again. Time to say good-bye for now. Let me know how you guys feel about how often you'd like me to blog. I want your input because this blog is for all of you at home. Let me know what you do and don't like on the blog thus far. Example: Are the funnier stories more interesting, the places I go, what I'm observing? What, What What? I want to know. Be honest too. I know my grammar sucks and that there is comma splicing, run-on fragments, and wrong word usage (your vs. you're/ there vs. their). I mess up a lot but it's a part of being human....and for also being in a rush to spill out everything I want to say. So in regards to my grammar, you don't have to tell me what I already know. Tell me the stuff I don't know.
Hoping to hear back from you,
Kimee Paige
"We are all one. In the human form we are pioneers embarked on a wonderful journey, exploring and experiencing the physical world."
- Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
Aww so glad you are enjoying it! Being around other international students will ease your anxiety, but you HAVE to make friends with locals if you are going to learn anything about the language, culture, city and ultimately your own fears, presumptions and faults that really make living overseas a growing experience! : ) Also, you are super smart and motivated, not a singe person doubts you, so don't do yourself the injustice. majority rules.
ReplyDeletelastly, Morocco is SUPER cheap to visit. look at ryan air and easy jet website. seriously, like 20 euros round trip flight!! DO IT!
Ciao!!
Don't worry about the mispellings. there are plenty of teachers in our family to correct you:) give them something to read....
ReplyDeleteIm glad your enjoying it so far.
I love to read these each day...makes me feel as tho you are closer :) Miss you dear...and I am so glad you are having so much fun! I'm sad I missed you Sat. but tomor let me know if you are online :) Love you tons!!
ReplyDeleteGirl, I'm living through you right now. I seriously look forward to reading your post every evening. Keep them up as long as you don't get too bogged down with school and experiencing Spain!! If that happens I will except whatever morsal you toss our way. :) I so wish I was there with you!! Jen Gilley
ReplyDeleteHey I am with Jen. This is like my tabloids or soap operas if I was a elderly woman. But it is up to you its your life sis. LIVE IT! Btw I do not think there is such a possible thing at a run-on fragment, think its one or the other? But then again my grammar is worse than a 3 yr old child. I figure if people can read it and understand it then goal accomplished. I am so glad you are loving every second of it! Just wait til you make your first local friend they will be the most interesting thing in the world to you! Btw you have kinda inspired brenna to travel. She is trying to raise money to go to Portugal this summer to train! HOW EXCITING! One of these days we will ALL go to Europe together! Anyways my comment is turning into its own blog. Write whatever you want/ feel we love it all! Love you! extra exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey, Kimee! I love reading about your time! Write as often as you want and need to! It will help you process through everything you are experiencing.
ReplyDeleteAnd enjoy every minute you have there because it will fly by!