It’s been hard recently to concentrate on anything but graduating. Just last night I went out with a few friends and the discussion inevitably turned to politics. I realized that even something I once followed religiously, has taken a backburner to my incessant fantasies about not having any schoolwork and being disengaged from academia. Yes, unfortunately, I am not a well informed citizen, and generally focus on nothing else but completing my last projects for class, and saving money.

While that paragraph sounds overwhelmingly negative, it's really just a relief to know that all of my hard work over the last 4 years has paid off. I had originally contemplated not attending my graduation ceremony, but it came to me that the ceremony is really a time for closure. I'm looking forward to sitting in those bleachers with 10,000 other graduates, waiting for the moment when we know...it's really over, time for the next chapter.

Speaking of next chapters...I haven't kept up on this blog with what mine will be! I have applied to a program to teach English in Spain for a year. It is a grant through the Spanish government that offers a stipend, health insurance, paid holidays and flexible hours. I should officially find out about my acceptance sometime next week, but I have been assured that with my Spanish/Education background, I should be a shoe-in. So…I’ve been making plans and getting ready to live in Europe for a year!

I had no idea I’d be looking into this when the year began, especially since I felt that my study abroad in Spain between my Sophomore and Junior years was sufficient in orienting me to the Spanish lifestyle. But I have several friends who completed the program, and loved it. The flexibility is unbeatable, and living on your own, making money in Spain, is much different than taking classes for six weeks. I'm looking forward to solidifying my Spanish language skills, and trying something new (teaching) !

My new home?
:)