Well, first of all, let me just say I love Spain. The only thing I haven’t loved is going to Córdoba (about an hour by direct bus route) three times since I’ve arrived here to get my student ID card and not getting anywhere!!!! Long story short, I’ve had to go to a specific police station (I found this out by going to multiple "wrong" police stations), then get on the list to come back (basically make an appointment but I still have to wait in line when I arrive), and now I have to return next week because I don’t have an address and without one they won’t process my ID card. I have to get this card to be able to stay here 9 months otherwise I would have to come back after 3months.
I’m also extremely ready to have an apartment! People in Lucena have been great and one of the teachers is letting me stay with him for a few days but I hate intruding on his space. Not having a place is now a constant stress for me (although this should be ending soon) even if I don’t actively think about it. I can understand why people say “home” is so important. It gives you a sense of calm when you have one…and when you don’t, well, RELAXING is out of the question. I don’t know how people who actually don’t have a home do it- I would probably just become numb (mentally). That being said- I should have an apartment within less than a week. I’ve been waiting to see if theres anyone living here that wants to share an apartment with me, that way I will be able to practice my Spanish all the time. I have one person to call tomorrow and if that situation doesn’t work out…well I have my back up options. I’ve already looked and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and they’re pretty cheap. I’m really trying to find something *cheap* but livable because I will probably be traveling a lot of the time. I have already found some cheap options so please everyone cross your fingers or send prayers that this will all happen SOON…like tomorrow lol!
I have about a week until I start working at the school, so the plans until then…
1. 1. go to a cheese festival this weekend (I know you’re jealous!)
2. 2. move into an apartment
3. 3. get my student ID card
4. 4. learn how to shop in the grocery store by myself and where to buy the best foods
5. 5. practice speaking in Spanish!!!!
I will let you know how all of those things go of course. Oh and I’ve kept saying that its super hot here but guess what…today is RAINED! I was in Córdoba most of the day and it was pretty wet there- I loved it and it reminded me of home lol. We will see how quickly the weather changes here…Now I’m off to bed to rest up for another day! I will post some pics I took today in a few days.
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