It was hard saying goodbye. In general, goodbyes are never fun. It was not very fun seeing loved ones crying and it definitely was not fun having to say farewell to Chris (my bf)!! But deep inside both him and I knew that this was something I really want to do and have been wanting to do for a while. I couldn't have asked for a better partner. I consider myself to be lucky for various reasons and this being one of them. Chris is one of those types that are 1 in a million and I have been blessed. Overall, he has been so supportive of me and my decision, despite him wanting me to stay.
The plane ride to Spain wasn't bad at all. I went from Chicago to Newark and then transfered, which only took about 40 mins, and then I boarded and headed towards Spain. I sat, ironically, next to the most adorable gay couple ever!! They were a little on the older side but were telling me how much they love to travel and it made me think of Chris and I. It was nice chatting with them.
I arrived in Madrid, Spain around 10 am and was taken to my home where I met my host mom Rosa and Jorge. They're a nice old couple. I was welcomed to my room and I unpacked. I stayed there for a while because I really didn't know what to do. It felt a little awkward. I had my first lunch here at 2:30 with Morgan and afterwards we got my phone which cost 9 euros. Afterwards we met with some of Morgan's friends, Patty and some other girl and we went shopping. Later that day we had dinner and we went to this nearby bar called "El Torrito" where I had my first but definitely not last, sangria.
After a long day, I went home only to be lonely. Unfortunately, Matt's flight got canceled but at least he was with Katie who both were on the same flight together. For whatever reason, although I had only met Matt once before, I kinda needed him if that makes any sense. I guess the sense of loneliness was discomforting. I just wished him the best!!! That was my first day =]
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