I'm leavin on a jet plane, I don't know when I'll be back again. Oh, I hate to go...

Wow. Where has the time gone? I don't even know how to sum up my time in Spain. It has been life-changing. That's the best way to put it. My only regret is not studying abroad sooner and giving myself enough time left in college to do it again. Tonight is my last night in Caceres and tomorrow is my last night in Spain, so I thought I'd treat you all to my 'Angela Misses from the States' and 'Angela will miss from Spain' lists. Enjoy!

Angela will miss from Spain:

*My family- Mercedes is a capital-M Mom and I hit the jackpot with her.

*My friends- I've met some great people with whome I'm sure I will have lasting friendships. See most of you in the fall at ISU!

*Fanta Naranja- There are just no words to describe the deliciousness

*Divina Comedia- So many fantastic nights, so many memories, so many tequila shots...

*Siestas- Seriously people, why is there no nap time in the States?

*Traveling- Travel in Europe is so insanely cheap and easy

*Parque Principe- I need to find a prettier place to run besides Ames Raq Fit

*Discos- I can't dance to save my life, but it is so much fun!

*Cheap wine- A 2 Euro bottle of wine here would cost $20 in the States easily. It's all cheap and it's all good.

*Epi- If I could bring my dog home with me I would do it in a heartbeat.

Angela misses from the States-

*My family

*My friends

*Having an income- Good lord how I miss this one...

*Not smelling like an ashtray after I go out- I mean really? It's just gross

*Football- I know I'd miss it there too, but at least I'd have other people to miss it with me.

*Driving- My car is getting a hug when I get back. Not even joking.

It's going to be so incredibly difficult to leave the place I've called home for the last three months. The discos, Divina Comedia, my family and my friends here...it's going to be so strange not seeing them all every day. I can't even wrap my mind around it. I miss you all and I am thrilled to be going backpacking, but Spain has become such a huge part of me, and I think when I leave I'm going to be leaving a part of me here too. It's selfish to want more, I know.

I'm not completely sad though. I'm looking forward to starting the next chapter of my adventure on Saturday. On to Switzerland!