What NOT To Do

I've been having a great time this week. I've been working on my page long "To Do" list, hanging out with Flynn, and mentally preparing myself for my up coming trip. I still have a few more things to do on my list, there is plenty more hanging out with Flynn to be done, and to be honest, I'm not mentally prepared at all!

I don't know how I'm supposed to be prepared for something like this. I've never done anything like it before. Mostly, I have been avoiding the subject. And if I do talk about it I say that I'm excited, that it will be fun, and that I will post storied and pictures on my blog. I try not to think about the fact that I'm moving away from my family, friends, and boyfriend. Or the fact that I don't know or understand nearly as much Spanish as I would like to fool myself into believing. I also try not to think about how low my bank account is getting and my only means of financial support is a family in Spain I've only talked to via email. I don't know anyone in Madrid. I will initially start off with NO friends. I am hoping that I don't stay lonely for very long.

I have done a very good job of keeping my mind off Spain. Mostly, I've kept it on Flynn. That has been very helpful. I would not recommend getting your car towed as a way to keep your mind off something.

Yesterday, evening I was walking to my (mom's) car and it wasn't there. I looked up the block and down and block but it wasn't there. For a very short split second I thought it might have been stolen, then I read the "No Parking 4pm - 6pm" sign. I called the number and found out my car was in fact towed. It wasn't a big deal getting it out or anything, it was just inconvienant. I could think of about a billion other things I would like to have done with that hour AND with the $100ish I had to pay to get the car back. Short story really short, getting your car towed is not a helpful way to take your mind off something. It is a very stressful way to blow $100.

Today, I have a fun evening planned. My best friend, her husband, our friend, my boyfriend, and I are all going out for happy hour fondue. It should be pretty delicious and I'm looking forward to the group going. We are going to have a really good time.

I'm very nearly finished packing, and with room to spare. The only thing I need to put in my suitcase and back pack are the things I plan on wearing or using between now and Monday morning. It was a lot easier to pack then I thought. I'm looking forward to doing some shopping in Madrid. My clothes are very well worn so hopefully I can find some cool new things there. Maybe if I dress like I live there I won't stick out so much. I'm guessing that won't work. Oh well. Stay tuned.