When I went outside to catch the bus for school, I saw the moon for the first time in Spain.
It was a tiny sliver.
When I left California, it was full.
I was listening to Brett Dennen.
"Hold this heart when I go
Sing my song when I go
Sing it loud when I go
Sing it proud when I go
Some people are learning to die and some people are yearning to fly
but I know that they'd all be yearning to fly"
I met an amazing person yesterday. Her name is Mila, and she is a friend of a friend and lived in the U.S. for 7 years. She now lives in the next town over, and took me under her wing. We went to her parents large "campo" (piece of land), where I was greeted by 4 out of her 12 siblings. They piece of land they have is amazing. There are two houses on it, and one more is being built by Mila and her brothers. Mila's mother greeted me with many kisses and immediately began showing me family photos. There is so much love in that family that I brought tears to my eyes. Before lunch was served, I wandered around the houses, and stumbled upon 6 kittens, less than two months old. They were so cute, and my heart melted. I didn't have my digi-camera, but next time I go (which is soon i hope :) I will take lots of photos. After a long lunch, and more chatting, Mila took me and Michael to a beautiful beach in Chiclana. I found a shell that I will make into a necklace. Everytime I touch that shell, I will be reminded of the strength and love Mila has, and hope to one day be as kind as her.
Mila is trying to get a small hosting/teaching project off the ground, so if anyone is interested in living in Chiclana for a short amount of time and wants to learn the Spanish culture and the Spanish way of life, then please let me know, and I will give you Mila's contact information.
Things are getting better. I am slowly learning Spanish.
One week down, 35 to go.
Violeta
2 comments:
Ruby and I want to see pictures of the kittens! what are their names?
xoxoxoxoo
violet, was thinking of you tonight quite a bit. remember it's soo-rong? Was that three years ago? Look how fast time goes by...just like your year will go by, and it will be over before you know it. I know it feels like an eternity stretching out before you, but time will pass and you'll scratch your head and wonder "Where did all that time go?'' either that or, "Do I have lice?" for a real trippy experience, go to futureme.com and write yourself a letter...i know you're like, "Listen beeatch, you're not my teacher anymore so don't give me homework...."yeah, you're right. But I am proud of you and know you can do this and be okay....xoxoxo, ruthann
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