Well, I've done everything I wanted to do when I set out from California in April. I've given my dogs plently of time to adjust to their new home, I 've spent (much needed and much wanted) time with my family, I've packed all of my stuff into mom's attic (save for the few boxes of deisgn and practical 'living' things) I've got my Visa for Spain, a plane ticket, a place to land, a school with fellow artists excitedly awaiting September 3rd and the incredible support from my friends and my mom - that means so much to me. The only other thing on the list of intentions before leaving was to win the lottery jackpot - haven' scratched that one off yet but as will all things, in good time!
I'm flying out on the 16th of August on Aer Lingus. We'll have a brief stop in Dublin before continuing on to Barcelona - arriving in the late morning on the 17th. Anna Lucia (my host family) will pick me up and bring me to her home where I'll stay for two weeks while immersed in an intensive Spanish Language course. Come September 1st I'm moving into a flat with two other female students on the outskirts of the city in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat. From the maps I have it looks like I may even be able to walk to school, which would be wonderful. If not, there is an easy metro rail to the location :)
I'm over-the-moon excited! I've been emailing with fellow students over the past week after the school gave out the official list. All of us are giddy with joy and bubbling with anticipation - really looking forward to sharing with other artists practicing in various mediums. The list of 21 all-year students covers the globe. There is a man from Kazakstan, a few people from the UK, Holland, Iceland, Poland, Israel, China, Korea, Australia, France, Virgin Islands, Sweeden, Germany, Turkey, Canada and the USA (3). The average age is 24 so I'm one of the 'older' ones but not THE oldest. I'm glad, that will hep me stay focused on building my portfolio, interacting with others outside of school - which will help with my other goal of mastering Spanish. That said, I'm also looking forward to the young, vibrant, enthusiasm and spontaneity of my classmates.
Alright, keep checking in - no doubt this thread will grow more interesting as the days go by :)
Thank you for your incredible support and continued love.
3 comments:
Yea Robin! I am so excited for you and I plan on checking into your blog often! You are going to have such an exciting adventure!
So awesome to see the journey unfold to Spain! I wanted to thank you for the books you sent me, crystals adorn every window here in my home, now I get to learn more about them. Looking forward to your reading about your experiences.
Love, Laughter and Abundance
John Nickolas
Robyn dear, I'll be thinking of you as you get to know this wonderful city. Walking down Las Ramblas and exploring the barrio gothico. School sounds fabulous with an international community, even better.
Don't forget to delve into the Catalan culture--which is what gives Barcelona it's particular richness.
The contemporary art museum may be a great resource to you and your new colleagues.
I'll be in touch and maybe see you in early spring.
Love you,
Patricia
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