I took a nap yesterday afternoon. I only slept for an hour and a half, but I couldn't sleep until 3:30 last night ... I'm not sure what the deal is, but I'm super sleepy today, since I woke up at 6, 7, and 8, finally dragging myself out of bed at around 9. I can't decide if I need a nap or if I should just tough it out until tonight. I can't really concentrate being this sleepy, so I think a nap is going to win. Plus, everyone is out of work today since it's summer and the nicest day in about 3 weeks here.
I'm still feeling really, really sad about leaving Chicago, which is no fun at all. I know I need to just get over it and realize that I'll see friends from the US in Paris in about a month, Peter will be here in just over two months and I'll be back home in just over three months. Good milestones ... and I know I'll survive, I'm just extra emotional since I'm super tired.
Tonight we're going to a jazz concert in the park near my apartment, which should be good. I think we might go out for chalet afterward, which will save me from grocery shopping for another night.
Spanish seems simultaneously harder and easier now that I'm back. I feel like I'm understanding more. But I also feel like I can't say anything ... or when I do say something no one understands. I'm working on it, and trying to be patient with myself. I've only been here for 3 months, so I need to remind myself that I'm doing pretty well, all things considered!
In cooking news, I bought myself some casserole dishes to put in the oven! And I have grand plans for some serious cooking. I think part of the reason I get sad in the evenings by myself is that I'm not challenging myself. The rest of the day, I challenge myself at work, or speaking Spanish when I'm out and about, but then I get back to my place and cook something super easy. Then I get bored. And lonely. No more of that!
I have a number of exciting crochet and knitting projects that I love - I'll update more as I work on them!
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