I have no idea what to anticipate
as I leave for Spain and that’s what makes it an adventure. Though I have had family members live in
Spain and have done my research, in my
experience with traveling, things are never quite what you expect. So, I am excited just to jump right in and be
surprised—that way this experience will surpass my expectations no matter what
happens.
I do have to admit a large part of
my excitement stems from nerves, and not all of them are good. For instance, I haven’t taken Spanish for
almost two years and even then it was only in high school. What happens if my teachers were worthless
and I know less than I think I do? What
if I have forgotten everything important and am reviewing all the wrong
material? What if I am so far behind
that I can’t catch up and perpetually remain a stranded gringo in an alien
country?
Despite these little gut-squirming
fears, I can’t wait to leave. I can’t
wait to meet my Spanish family and learn all their weird quirks. I can’t wait to taste new foods and explore new
languages and places. And, strangely
enough, I can’t wait to feel uncomfortable and push my limits every minute!
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