Hasta luego, España. Yo volveré a veros pronto.
I tend to adapt fairly easily. Which is attributed most likely to moving around every couple of years growing up. But it’s probably pretty universal that you begin to take on the cultures/expressions/tendencies/etc etc etc of the environment you’re surrounded by.
And I really…really…really don’t want to let the things I’ve picked up in Spain to wear off once I’m back in the US.
Here…you let life happen. You ENJOY. You take your time. You laugh. You let relationships happen. You strike up conversations with the people at the table next to you. You’re invited over for a drink. You breathe deeply. You rest well. You take yourself less seriously. And it’s wonderful.
I’ll miss the sangria…cafe con leche…patios facing the ocean and conversations with locals and travelers alike. I’ll miss the pace. I’ll miss the pubs during World Cup wins, the beachside sushi in Sitges, and the upfront frankness of the men. (I mean it…it was fascinating to be spoken to so bluntly.)
But I just hope I can live like this once I’m back in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Hollywood. To step back and remember to enjoy the moments, love people, be hospitable to others, and find lots (and lots) of time to laugh. And to those of you who see me on a regular basis…please remind me. : )
For now…I pack. And try to remember every detail of this summer. If you want to take a peek at my time, you can do so here.
Tags: adapt, Spain, taking it easy