Madison O'Brien

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What They Don't Tell You.

Five weeks. 
Five weeks is all I had.
Five weeks, of exploration. 
Five weeks, of new streets, new foods, new people, and new adventures. 


This trip from the beginning was pivotal. It started with the language barrier and ended with the food controversy.  
What they don't tell you about studying over seas is that wine is cheaper than water, though they say Wi-Fi is everywhere, it's not, you come with a group of strangers and leave with a group of great friends, classes are important but being in the city is more important (even the teachers were saying it, its about learning the culture), you have to try everything, you will find stuff you love and hate, but in the end you will always crave chick-fil-a. 

Who would of thought? A chicken biscuit and a cold glass of sweet tea would of have such a big impact. 


 

What a great opportunity I was given, that I will truly cherish for the rest of my life. 
Spain did not know what was coming when we entered into its borders. 
Honestly, neither did I.


So many museums,
too many glasses of wine,
endless amounts of gelato
and lots and lots of walking,
defined this trip. 


Throughout this adventure, I learned many things about myself:
-I can get through any conversation, with just body language. 
-Putting a smile on and talking to anyone will lead to beautiful pictures, or better yet beautiful friendships. 
-You have to put yourself out there and push your limits to see what you are truly made of. 
-Living with people is hard, but constantly reminding yourself that everyone is different and we all handle things in our own way, resets your frustrations quickly. 
- I should always have a book I am reading. 
- Paintings of all sorts will never cease to amaze me.

Now there were many more things in which I learned but no need to go down the mile long list.

This experience was truly one of a kind and I would not of traded it for the world. 
For now all I want to do is see the world. 
So as the days continue to count away from my time in Spain may they now count towards my next adventure.  


Cheers to a new desire. 
Bless you all.