Let us linger here a while in the foolishness of things.

Have you ever felt so happy that you felt almost foolish? I have.

This entire semester has been one unbelievable adventure after another.

On September 5th, I arrived in Seville, Spain. I had never been to Europe before. I had never even really traveled outside of the States before (unless you count Tijuana, Mexico). It is now December 16th, and I have traveled to 6 different countries. 19 cities in 15 weeks. 

It is a little absurd, no?

I cannot count the number of times I have sat back and just had to laugh to myself. Lying on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean on a Sunday afternoon in October, eating fresh shrimp and drinking sparkling wine in a park in Paris, taking a walk in the snow in Dublin, going to Africa for the weekend. My life has been so incredibly fortunate, especially these past four months. I frequently ask myself "How did I get here?" 

If you would have told me a year ago that this will be my future life, I wouldn't have believed you. I am so lucky to have such supportive and loving family and friends that many times I feel as though I am living a dream.

And tonight I still cannot figure out how exactly I got here. But I know that it is somehow thanks to you all.

My life here in Seville has been one giant, surreal vacation, with my life simply put on hold until I return home. But I still don't want to break the spell.  

So tonight, on my last noche sevillana, I am going to stop time and linger here a while in the foolishness of things.

My travels abroad.
Not bad for less than four months, huh?
Just call me a world traveler.