Hello everyone! Some of you may remember that I was very very scared to study abroad and be away from my therapist, doctor, family, and friends... and if you didn't know that, now you do

If anyone was curious I just thought I'd give a little update. I have been in my new country for four days now and will be here for the next four months. Speaking Spanish (my second language, and I am not at all fluent, though that is my goal) has not been as difficult as I thought. I have already made friends and today for the first time I got to explore my new city a bit. It was really nice to get out of the house. I have never been a morning person, so mornings are still hard for me. Hard to tell if it's depression or just simple anti-morningness!

My only complaint is my living situation... I am staying with a host mom who is absolutely lovely and sweet, but I am used to independence, being able to come and go as I please, sleep in or wake up early, go to bed early or wake up late, eat what I want, go out with friends when I want, etc... obviously it is just an adjustment I need to make. But right now it is very stressful for me and I think it is triggering a mild depression.

My classes start Monday and I am excited to see how things go and get to spend time on my beautiful campus rather than in the house all day!