We found the first nine months in Spain overwhelming! We couldn’t leave our town to explore because just figuring out how to survive was enough newness for the day. It’s a new language, new culture, new bureaucracy, new appliances, so much new! The whole office is much more expensive and exhausting than can ever be adequately conveyed. It’s good you two can have honest conversations and are already having them. Hang it there - it does get easier, but it may take longer than you think it will!
As long as one has perspective about their lot in life -- which you clearly do -- it's okay to also admit life isn't perfect. In fact, it sometimes sucks. Pretending it doesn't (which you're not) only serves to make things worse.
And only three weeks into a new adventure, of course, you're going to feel strange and stressed and overwhelmed. Anyone would!
Wow Michael you really have humanity nailed especially knowing who you are in relationship to it. Very articulate and deeply felt and thought. Love all your insights on the authors you read. Hang in there, you two took on alot to get there and especially with 3 cats!!!!!
Enjoy the great nighttime culture that is Spain at least as I remember it. Loved that siesta time and the tapas and olives and all the late night strolling on the plazas and promenades. People holding hands ❤️ Take a deep breath and enjoy life with all its foibles be patient with yourselves. You are blessed with incredible insight.
We found the first nine months in Spain overwhelming! We couldn’t leave our town to explore because just figuring out how to survive was enough newness for the day. It’s a new language, new culture, new bureaucracy, new appliances, so much new! The whole office is much more expensive and exhausting than can ever be adequately conveyed. It’s good you two can have honest conversations and are already having them. Hang it there - it does get easier, but it may take longer than you think it will!
Good and seasoned advice: Thank you!! Are you still in Spain?
As long as one has perspective about their lot in life -- which you clearly do -- it's okay to also admit life isn't perfect. In fact, it sometimes sucks. Pretending it doesn't (which you're not) only serves to make things worse.
And only three weeks into a new adventure, of course, you're going to feel strange and stressed and overwhelmed. Anyone would!
Amen! I received close to the most views ever on this post so like you said it connected with folks!
Wow Michael you really have humanity nailed especially knowing who you are in relationship to it. Very articulate and deeply felt and thought. Love all your insights on the authors you read. Hang in there, you two took on alot to get there and especially with 3 cats!!!!!
Enjoy the great nighttime culture that is Spain at least as I remember it. Loved that siesta time and the tapas and olives and all the late night strolling on the plazas and promenades. People holding hands ❤️ Take a deep breath and enjoy life with all its foibles be patient with yourselves. You are blessed with incredible insight.
Beautiful. Thank you. Yes. Agreed. Deep breath :)