It is ANOTHER rainy day in Sevilla, and let me tell you, I've got myself appropriately armed. 3 hour naps, skipping class and listening to the beautiful souls of Bon Iver, The Tender Fruit, and Sufjan Stevens. Until our 2-week long bout of rain a few weeks ago, I had no idea how miserable it was going to be (I'll even admit it might top rainy days in Chapel Hill). When it rains here in Sevilla, I am forced to walk everywhere, and because supposedly Spaniards don't wear rain boots (not true), my feet are always soaked. Having to pay for a bus system that doesn't stop super close to my house is quite the nuisance (especially when I can't find the route to the uni) and riding my bike is just plain miserable. Additionally, I've already lost one umbrella to the elements, granted it was only 2 euro; however, it is just a continuation of my tendency to go through umbrellas at an unfortunately fast pace. But I think the major problem with rainy days here, is that I am further encouraged to just sit on my bed. and not do anything1 I think one of the things I miss most is having somewhere to go to other than my room. At UNC, when it would rain, I would sometimes go sit in a cafe and just pass the time away--here it is not as easy, seeing that the cafe WiFi is hit or miss and cafes are pretty expensive...it's not like we have a union or gym we can go chill in. And also, the home is strictly that--the home. It is private and kept for the family, therefore there's no way you can pass the time with your friends. And I've decided that rainy days here ultimately create just the tiniest bit of homesickness, welling up inside of me.
Yet despite this soaking spring, there are hints of warmth and future sunshine teasing us every once in a while (INCLUDING THIS AFTERNOON, figures that the sun would come out as soon as I started this post). A few days last week, it almost reached 80 degrees! A stark contrast, especially considering the terrible weather that NC is going through right now. And the temperature here is only going to climb--it has been rumored to reach over 100 degrees by mid-summer! Yet I am still excited--summer has always been my favorite season and getting the opportunity to bask in the Sevilla sun is quite enticing. Also I am continuing my saga of trips, with Valencia, Lagos, and Galicia all looming on the horizon!
So although the rain seems to get me down here in Sevilla, I've got a lot to look forward. I think as we've traversed the half point of the semester, the combination of the rain, the growing old of FRIED food and the longing for some of North Cakalacky's comforts makes for a slight desire to rush forward to June. I am sure that this weekend's solo journey to Valencia will help to change my perspective and give me a renewed perspective. After all, I'm positive exactly where I am supposed to be at this moment, rain or shine.
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