5 month mark.

Today marks the officially end of the UNC in Sevilla study abroad program, however I'm sticking around for 15 more days, finishing up a stint at the English-speaking newspaper, The Olive Press (with which I did work for back in April), then a transfer to Madrid, a few days in Londontown, followed by a final few days in Madrid before take-off back to the US of A. Although I'm reveling in the opportunity for a few more weeks of travel, I can't help but be very jealous of all those whose are making there way home now. It's hard to keep super positive about staying when a lot of my news feed is filled with homecoming statuses and excitement to return. But I'm reminding myself that my time left is valuable, even if I'm secretly counting down the days until I can see my beloved hot, summery NC. In other news, living in Ronda working for the paper gives me the opportunity to finally COOK FOR MYSELF, something I have missed dearly (especially considering what I was being served). From fried rice to Italian pasta to huevos rancheros to raclette, I've tried to mix the menu up and keep things funky, after all its all up to me! I leave by train to Madrid on June 24th, but between now and then a huge task is figuring out how to minimize the EXCESSIVE weight in my suitcase...ugghhh. That and trying to stay occupied during the rather dry hours I spend in The Olive Press office...I'm pretty sure updating the blog might become a very handy procrastination technique. But as I finish up here, I hope to remain enthralled with Europe and not give in too soon to the temptation of my home.