Then my grandmother died... So yeah. It made me feel very down.
I'll be going back to Finland to her funeral. I'll be there for a couple of days. I'm just afraid I won't want to come back here anymore.. :P
I went shopping yesterday with Anne-Mari. She found lots of things, I only bought a necklace. It was expensive, but very pretty.
In the evening we (Anne-Mari and me) were headed to this park, but ended up staying at a place that has some kind of an event going on. There was live music and some small tents with shops.. There was a young Russian man selling stuff, and his face lit up when she saw us. I guess it was nice to see some people from the north.
In this one shop there was a man selling leather bags. They were gorgeous. I wanted to buy at least one, but I didn't have much money with me, because I thought we were only going to a park. But good news, the event is there for another week, so I have plenty of time.
Today we sunbathed a bit, then went to walk... Actually to buy a bag for me, but the shop was closed..
Then we went to kill some time (to see if the shop would open). And we found Plaza de España. Have some pics.
Aaand in the end the shop wasn't open when we came back. :/
Oh well. Maybe another day.
I hope next week will be a lot better than this one...
Oh gosh, I hope you're ok! ;_; I can't even imagine how you must feel. :( It's good that you at least get to attend her funeral.
VastaaPoistaAh now I'm just feeling so bad for you, really I wish you and your family the best. God, I actually had nightmares while in Swansea that someone from my family would die, gah that is just.. >_< *hugs*
And about going back to Spain, you will most likely feel like not going back, I know I did even though I only had a month left of my stay in Swansea. The thing is, you just go and try not to think about it, or at least try to think positive or something like that.
Again I'm commenting since I just feel like I have to. :) Your blog just brings up memories and I feel so much sympathy for you when you say that you miss home. And about your earlier reply, the two of us are not the only ones having some bad moments during our trips. I know for a fact that every exchange student/worker has had bad moments, some worse than others. It is up to the person if she/he can take the pressure and keep on going. (For instance I know that before my exchange-period someone had gone to the same school in Swansea, and that she had returned only after a few weeks because it had been too much for her to handle.)
And I know that you can handle yourself well. Also getting to visit Finland for a few days will help to cope with grief, I think.
But yeah, I wasn't sure if you knew my nick, since I used to use a different one waaaay back, and you are one of the few net-friends I have that know me by my real name and not just by nick. XD So just had to make sure you didn't think I was some random person just stalking your blog. (yeah I'm still stalking, but at least I'm not a total stranger. ^^')
I'm fine, thank you. It is a bit difficult for me, but I've been preparing for it for 6 months already, so it wasn't a big surprise.
VastaaPoistaI've been feeling a bit better this week. Going to work has been easier, and I've also gone to do something afterwards! That's a lot from me :'D
It's nice that you're commenting. It makes me feel like this blog is worth writing :3 And it also makes me feel better since I'm not the only one who's going through a bit of a hard time. But I know it makes me stronger! My power level will be over 9000!
It'll be a nice break to go back to Finland for a couple of days. It takes days from my working weeks, so the weeks are shorter and easier to handle :D Hehe.
I know youuuuuuuu :D Hehe.