The Search Has Ended

Well people, the search for an apartment has ended! The first thing I thought when I found out we had to find our own apartment in eight days was, "Ok, I'll figure it out when the time comes." Well the time came and I did not know where to begin. My roommates and I spent two full days looking for apartments, walking around the streets and calling places that had "se aquila" (to rent) in the windows only to find out they were office spaces or one bedroom apartments. To say we were frustrated after calling so many places and speaking Spanish to these landlords would be an understatement. It was literally one of the most difficult things I've had to do in a while. We had to learn about things like words for security deposit and "We need a nine month contract...not 12!" and how much will this cost and what about bills, what's included? It was a whirlwind but I realized very quickly why our program made us do this. I learned so much about myself and what I am capable of.

Needless to say we came away with an awesome four bedroom apartment well within our price range. It is located in the same neighborhood that I lived in before with my Señora. Exactly two blocks ahead of her apartment. I love the neighborhood (Los Remedios) and I cannot wait to move in!

Tonight my roommates and I spent our first night in Sevilla without having the stress of apartment searching on our minds. It was a great feeling! We spent about three hours on the street eating dinner and drinking wine. We are starting to feel like Spaniards again! And let me just say I haven't been this relaxed since I studied here. Great to be back! A bad day in Sevilla is always a great day everywhere else!