Apparently the first phase, known as the Honeymoon Phase is the period during which everything smells like roses. Sounds like my first week in the country. I bloody loved it.
Then came the Negotiation Phase. This one isn't as nice. It's when you realise, "Shit, what am I doing here?"
After that comes the Adjustment Phase where you get yourself into a routine and begin to think that you can cope- according to Wikipedia, this phase normally comes after about 6-12 months. Could it be that I am in this zone already? I was always a quick one!
Soon after the Adjustment Phase comes the Mastery Phase- Not quite there yet but I plan on it!
Like I said, the first few weeks were horrible (that's Spanish for horrible) but I'm beginning to feel a bit more relaxed now. The last time that Jack left to go back to Ireland, I wanted to get on the plane after him and go home, but I had a bit of a problem getting past security...
He came over to visit again on the 4th October and I had the most fantastic week with him. I was dreading saying goodbye, but it was a bit easier than the first time- probably because I was on the way to college and I had to hop off the Metro while he stayed on to head to the airport and I didn't actually realise he was gone for a few hours! I only cried like a little waterfall instead of Niagra this time!
As I'm writing this, I'm sitting in the sun in the courtyard of the university, smelling the lovely bush (it smells like lavender but it's not lavender...) and listening to the little green parrots squawking in the tree above me. I could get used to this- if it was in Ireland!
Headed to the Casa de Campo zoo last Sunday. It was fantastic- a must see if you're in Madrid. The animals made me happy. The elephants made me sad. Most of the enclocures are pretty impressive and spacious but the elephants just look miserable in theirs. I'd love to take them home and look after them but I don't know how to get them up the stairs.
Isn't this the most beautiful baby gorilla you have ever seen?
Hi!
Speaking of animals, I've now decided to move onto a more topical and important subject. We all know how exciting it is to adopt a new pet, but they can often be more work than we anticipated. If you are looking for hard work, forget about adopting a pet and instead...
ADOPT AN ERASMUS!
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