Katlosophy

Humans tend to point out other’s flaws and bad habits, however we do not take time to think about our own. I remember telling a friend of mine that this trip was going to be about some time with me, myself, and I. It might sound a little selfish; however what I meant was - time to get to know myself better. Barcelona has helped me understand how important it is to point out my own flaws and bad habits, which is allowing to accept others for who they are more and more because after all nobody is perfect. Here is a list of my flaws and bad habits:

1. I am stubborn - my mother always tells how stubborn I am, but since I am stubborn I always thought I was not stubborn (a little confusing but I know you get the point).

2. I overreact - I think this is one of the worse things about myself. I always jump to conclusions without taking a second to think first. Well my roommate told me most girls are like that, which makes me feel a little better.

3. I can`t focus on one thing- I enjoy being sociable and outgoing but sometimes I find myself involved in too many activities. It is not a bad thing at all - but sometimes I find myself not giving my all to one project because I am too excited to start the next one.

4. I speak my mind - I know being honest is not bad, however I have to work on how to express myself better. Some people are more vulnerable and sensitive than others and sometimes the receiver might misunderstand the message I am trying to send, which sometimes ends up on hurting their feelings.

5. I need start practicing what I preach - I can`t give others advices when I am not applying them to myself, Also I can`t pretend to be the example when I am not following my own words.

6. Victim role - I always say I dislike people that play the victim role, but lately I have been noticing how sometimes I can be such a complainer. Why complain about it when I might be able to change it? Sadly but truly I play the victim role. It makes feel like a hypocrite.

This is all I can point out as of right now; I know I have more. I am being a little hard with myself but it takes a lot of strength to accept our own flaws. Flaws do not make you ugly; flaws make you human. But we should always try to better ourselves by working on the traits we do not like about ourselves.

But why do I feel so bored and tired of the routine in such a Cosmopolitan city?!

calleloreto:

Barcelona literally got 2 flurries of snow, so …

1. All classes are cancelled

2. All stores will close earlier than they usually do

3. Every inch of every sidewalk is covered in salt

4. There are “emergency weather/evacuation” warnings on every channel.

 my Are you serious?! face

adeu

Last Sunday was my 20th birthday…yayyy I`m finally 20!!!! The girls (Phylecia and Julie) and I decided to take a little trip to Beautiful and peaceful Girona. It was surely a great and unforgettable experience; I can’t wait to tell my grandchildren I spent my 20th birthday in Girona. The arrival was a little crazy. The girls and I decided to meet up at the station in Santz around 12:30pm to take the train that was leaving at 1:16pm, which did not happen. Julie and I ended up taking a train at 4:16pm and Phylecia took an earlier train at 3:16pm. Julie and I woke up late and could not make it. The train ride was about an hour and a half.

On Saturday Night after arriving, we walked around the city to find a restaurant. We walked in circles for like an hour trying to find a place that had big portions of food (it is the American in us ha). Finally we decided to sit at this little cute restaurant-library place. The moment I walked in I felt relaxed and in peace. It was a great feeling since I`ve been a little stressed out trying to adjust. The food and the conversation was much needed. We talked about how lucky we were to be seating in a restaurant in Girona. After eating we went back to our room, talked a little more, and waited until it was 12 (my birthday) and popped some bottles of Cava. We were tired and decided not to go out.

On Sunday, we woke up early for breakfast and then walked around the city. Girona is a very small city, you can literally walked around the whole city in a few hours. First we walked La Gran Muralla de Gerona or The Great wall of Girona. It was absolutely amazing! The view of the whole city was phenomenal and breath taking. I felt even more in peace and relaxed. After that we visited La Catedral, Los Banos Arabes, and Las Casas de Onar. We went back to our room after a few hours, after went out to celebrate my birthday. Woo Hoo!! (but mmh that stays in Girona) and returned home Monday Afternoon. Thanks Phelycia for planning out the trip!!!