First days are always a bit of a guessing game, I’ve had a lot of first days this week. First day leaving Jamie, my bf, first day living in Spain, first day sleeping in a house of strangers from around the continent, first day at a new job. It has taken me a while to process these things and it still is taking me a while to do so. Moving to Madrid is one of the first experiences where I’ve ever had the feeling of getting ‘cold feet’ despite the 33 degree heat. I’m quite often one to jump into unusual circumstances but generally, my quick decisions have been for the better. This feels like the first time where I’ve really thrown myself out of my depth and at this moment in time, I’m not entirely sure it’s for the better. Day 1 was tough but day 2 was tougher. Being away from a life you have formed for yourself and knowing this is where you need to be is hard to come to terms with.
However, it shouldn’t be that hard. My flat is lovely, my flatmates extremely friendly and approachable, the area central and lively, friends I know in the city (shoutout to Sara Mayor), my job is interesting, different and the people are very smiley. Still, things aren’t easy but I guess dropping your life at home and moving to another country was never going to be. So, short but sweet but I hope this blog will be what I need to be a bit more optimistic about my time here. xoxo
Hayley en el Extranjero 