A Self Reflection

Before I came to spain I knew that I would change and grow as a person. I also knew that my spanish would improve tremendously. However I have had so many challenging times that I felt as if I was not changing or improving in my spanish. There's been many times where I would not understand even one word some one would say to me or times where I just felt weak with little to no confidence. Such as when I traveled by myself . I was intimidated by how  to get around and doing things in a foreign place by myself. Also when traveling to other places with others it was always easir to resort to someone else. Or the time when I was with a huge group of spanish people whom  did not speak any english and speaking only spanish intimidated me. During these challenges I was unable to see that I prevailed. My spanish has actually improved as Im understanding more than when I first arrived. I have become more independent by not always relying on another person for help. Not saying that I can do everything on my own I also realized that it takes a responsible mature person to ask for help when needed. As I have watched some who refused to ask for help when necessary only to end in a failure.
Going to other countries allowed me to be able to take pride in my own country. I could never actually apreciate where I came from without having an outside experience. Not all countries have the same freedoms or liberties as in America. Most countries are very homogeneous and one of the many things I have learned to love about america is the diversity. The mixture of cultures,people, and the food. The many different minds, ideals, and cooks. Although my love grew for america my heart extends to Spain and its culture. I always knew that I had been enjoying my time here but as I further dove into its culture and history I can apperciate it even more.
As I'm writting this I am flying above the clouds on my way to Ireland. Listening to Spanish music"La vida es un Carnaval" and hearing about 3 different languages. I wouldnt have it any other way :)