always, ainy

It's honestly crazy to think my college chapter ended 2 months ago. The ceremony itself felt so...anticlimactic. I entered the stadium, listened to the speeches, walked across stage, and said my final goodbye. In just one day, my entire 3.5 year journey came to an abrupt stop. The whole day felt so ordinary, like no special occasion going on.  My eyes started filling up with tears when we started driving away from my college town. Right then and there, it hit me. Right after I say goodbye to some of my best friends and packed up everything from my apartment was when I realized things were starting to change. My college friendships were all going to start taking a new direction - no more sitting at the library looking at memes, taking naps together, or eating ramen out of the pan. It was time to enter a more "adult" life.  For the first time in my life, I had no to do list. I went from juggling assignments and job interviews to having absolutely nothing to do....

A year ago, I went on a study abroad trip in Spain. It was my first time in Europe and the most beautiful country I have been to. The culture, food (best churros ever), views, and people made the country so special. I was able to travel to 5 different cities in the span of 22 days. City #1:  Barcelona I loved Barcelona (a lot more than Madrid)! This city gave me a glimpse into Spanish culture, since I was able to see many of the non-touristy areas. My favorite part was taking a day trip to Montserrat, which is a mountain range right outside of the city. We took a cable car up to the peak and were able to see some of the most breathtaking views. I highly recommend spending a whole day here and taking in every moment. As we were leaving Barcelona, we stopped in Girona which was another highlight of the trip. It was a small town with history everywhere we walked. We explored the streets, ate gelato, and hiked up the numerous stairs to get to the top of the Cathe...