Tonight, friends, is my last night in comfortable, suburban America for several months. Tomorrow I embark on a three month adventure, where I'll be studying Spanish in beautiful Buenos Aires.
The above picture shows how seriously I've taken my guidebook-buying responsibilities. However, I have yet to crack open one of these books, so I'm woefully unprepared for what will hit me when I arrive in Buenos Aires early Tuesday morning.
I am going to miss the ease of life in Arlington, living rent-free in my parents' house, driving my car to a job I've had for three years. I have a wonderful circle of friends, and it seems like I have plans booked for every minute here.
The next three months will be the adventure of a lifetime!
Argentina will be a complete departure from the past several years. I've reserved a furnished apartment sight-unseen, so keep your fingers crossed that I'm not walking into a scam. Just in case the apartment isn't what was advertised online, or if the rental agency seems untrustworthy, I've researched some alternatives, although I hope it doesn't come to that.
Weekday mornings I'll be taking Spanish class at Vamos, and I'll spend the afternoons working remotely.
As of tonight, I don't know a soul in Buenos Aires. I have friends and family who have thankfully given me contact information of people they know in the city, so I will have an emergency net should I need anything before I can build my own support system.
With any luck, my next blog post should come Tuesday afternoon, from my new apartment in Buenos Aires!
4 comments:
Have an amazing trip! I can't wait to read your blog as you chronicle the exciting life of a world traveler! Next time I see you will be at our wedding rehearsal! EEK! Be safe!! xoxo
Have a safe trip and take care of yourself. Hope to hear from you soon...
Wow! Congratulations, Patrick. All the best!!
Sorry about the unexpected lay over in Texas last night. Hope you have arrived safely and are getting settled in your new digs!
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