For the last week or so...

Oh my gosh, it's been forever since I've been here writing! Sorry! It's been crazy hectic and it's crazy I am already leaving in 3 days! I have finally got used of the living here, but of course, I have to leave now! I will really miss Barcelona and I have chosen it as my favorite city thus far. I've only been to a few in Europe, but my favorite out of the few! This past weekend I was in Paris! I have already posted pictures on Facebook! The Eiffle Tower is beautiful...especially at night. Even though, I've already visited there, it was better the second time around. I think I have grown up a lot and can appreciate the city much more! Even though, I was nervous practically the whole time I was there, I was glad to visit again. We didn't get to do much because we were only there 2 full days, but I saw most of the famous monuments and some more history. I didn't go into the Louvre AGAIN...but oh well. Maybe I'll be back there someday! The train ride there and back took forever, specially the way back, they had some train problems. We were on the train and in train stations from 9 AM until about 11:30 PM...it was not fun! But we had a quote for the whole trip..."It's all part of the experience"...haha...now we live by that quote! I didn't eat an actual meal in Paris, just snack foods and anything cheap. My diet was horrible, consumed mostly carbs, and no protein, calcium, or anything else really. Carmen made up for me though, she served me fish, potatoes, and spinach last night...it was delicious! I had sausage and beans the other night...mmm mmm mmm. I will really miss the food when I leave! The fresh vegetables and fruits...ohhh how I wish Wisconsin would all that and be CHEAP! Oh well. Tonight we are going to a FC Barcelona soccer game, should be very interesting! It doesn't start until 10 PM so I won't be getting home until probably 1:30 or 2 in the morning...then 2 more days of school this week and then time to leave! This is just crazy how fast everything has gone. I remember when I first got here and was not liking it so much and now I really do enjoy Barcelona. I am just lucky I was able to come here and experience this. It's a trip that I may never get a chance to do again. I really have to thank my parents for everything, because they helped me so much on this trip! Even though, I don't say it enough, I am very thankful for them! My spanish is improving, which is why I am here, so I know I've got too! I have finished my 4 compositions and now will have to start my 5 page paper that is due Sept. 7th. I want to come home because I miss everyone and home, but I don't want to because that means reality is coming...and I have a lot to do! Especially with school, SHRM, and who knows what else! I am finally 21 and just want to enjoy my time with my roommates this year! They won't be here next year because of graduation...and they will be wanting to live up their last year, that means I'll be dragged along...not complaining though! That means juggling school, extra curriculars, work, social life, and of course Jordon! Man, college is fun but hard! I can honestly say though, this has been the best summer of my life! I went to New Orleans, Spain, France, got a new car (YAY), and got to spend a lot of time with Jordon...which doesn't happen quite often! It's crazy how fast this summer went by...but I am sure glad I had it. Like I said, I live a lucky life...I have my family that helps and supports me, a boyfriend that truly cares for me, good friends that I can rely on, and many other people in my life that I am thankful for! Sorry I am going on and on about this...but this whole experience has shown me a lot! Being away from home...you really learn who you are as a person...it can be scary...but good all at the same time.