Adios amigas :(

Final NYU dinner at a super nice restaurant

So here it is, my last blog before I head south with my dad and step-mom. It's totally unbelievable to me that four months have gone by. As you can tell by these blogs, it has been quite an adventure. I was trying to think about all of the things I love about Madrid, and I've decided the thing I love the most is it's taught me something truly important: the art of relaxation. It has been quite some time since I've felt this relaxed, upbeat, happy, etc. Perhaps it's the "no pasa nada" attitude, or maybe it's the fact that it rains approximately never. Who knows? Whatever is it, I love it. Honestly, and I've said this before, this semester has been like rehab for me. In fact, this semester is the first semester in which I've been so sad it's coming to an end.

Joan's last day in Madrid--Casa de Campo (a park)--el palacio in the background 

For old time's sake

Normally, I'm dying for the semester to come to a close and practically welcome finals because it means I'll be going home soon. But not this time. Nope. This time I really cried when my friends left for their respective homes back in the U.S. Which brings me to what I wanted to say next in this blog. There's certainly something to be said for being in such a small program and being able to have a personal experience in which you can really get to know the other students. I've made better friends in this one semester than I've made in the last two years being in New York. That's not to say I don't love New York. Don't worry New York, I'll be back soon. But when I go back, I'll have some amazing friends who I shared this unforgettable experience with in Madrid.

And of course, I have to mention the best roommate ever. Before coming to Madrid I had resigned myself to the fact that I would just have to deal with a psycho roommate. But then I got so lucky as to be placed with Joan. I had no idea after having dinner with Joan once in New York that we'd become such good friends. I can't imagine going through this experience without you, Joan! All of our crazy apartment stories (including, of course, the toilet paper) just would not have been the same with someone else. I am sooo excited to see you again when I get back to the City. Thanks for making this semester one in a million :)! 

As for next semester, well, I decided to live with a different señora. She's divorced and has three daughters (ages 17, 13--I think--and 5).  I'll of course keep you all updated on my new homestay experience--this time without a roommate--I knew it just wouldn't be the same without anyone else, so why even roll the dice? Well, I think that's all for now. Oh, and a few lasts comments. First, a special shout out to Ashley Maxwell because the poor girl is stuck in London until Tuesday and all she wated to do was get home for the holidays :(. Everyone cross your fingers she makes it home safe and sound. Also, thanks so Joan for letting me use your computer while your in Sweden and my computer is already at the new apartment. And, I would never forget... a big thanks to everyone for reading my blog! It makes me so happy when I get comments and feedback and to know that people are enjoying reading about my crazy adventures, so thanks! Until next year...

Un abrazo,

Megan

Love written in the stars hahaha