Time flies. I thought I knew the meaning of that expression but I definitely didn't. It is now after midnight and although I went out last night and only got like 3 hours of sleep in total, I am still unable to fall asleep. Every day it gets closer to my flight home and every day I want time to slow down. There are still so many things I want to do here and so many people I want to spend more time with. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely can't wait to be home and see my family, friends, and Andrew. I can't wait to drive again and stop being lost all the time, to have my own food in the fridge and do my own laundry. I can't wait to lay out and get tan and go swimming in the heat. I can't wait to straighten my hair again! I even can't wait to go to Walmart and Shop N Save and Old Navy. I can't wait to hug everyone and tell them all about my time here. I can't wait to be back at work again and see all my friends there.
In spite of all of these things I'm excited to do, I still cry when I think about saying goodbye to Beatriz (my mom here), all my friends from class, the random people from all over the world that I've met while going out, the amazing Argentine friends I've made that I only speak spanish with. Even the portero (doorman) that I say hi to every day and who always asks me if I'm cold and laughs when I say no. I'm going to miss seeing thousands of dogs every day and laughing at them pooping on the sidewalk. I'm going to miss having a hard boiled egg and gluten free toast and tea for breakfast every day. I'm going to miss having dinner and wine with Beatriz every night and the crazy amount of pumpkin and dulce de leche I have consumed. I'm even going to miss going out at 11pm and staying out until 2 pm the next day and never EVER getting enough sleep.
My experience here has been absolutely incredible and equally indescribable. I seriously hope I never forget the times I've had here and the people I've met. I know I have to come back and visit someday and I will. This week holds a presentation, tons of homework, a written exam, and an oral exam for me. Then Friday I leave to go home. Wow. That's all I can say.
xoxox
allie
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