My Last Day Living in the City that has Stolen My Heart

December 10th, 2015.
I have never dreaded a day more than today. Not only was today my last day of which I could say I live in Barcelona but I had my last final. My final was much easier than I was expecting so that made this day a bit easier.
After my last final, I began my goodbyes. I said goodbye to all my new friends but I know I will see them once we're all back in California. So it's not really goodbye, it's a see ya later. The farthest I live from any of them is 2 hours and they are worth a 2 hour car ride. My last and probably hardest goodbyes are not until tomorrow morning.

Our first selfie together 

Tomorrow morning Krista, Jennifer, Anavi, and I will no longer be roommates. They have been the biggest blessing. They have been the best roommates, way better than I imagined roommates could be. We've become each others Barcelona family. It will be weird to not come home to the 3 of them everyday. We all met on our first day here and instantly clicked. We can talk for hours and still have more to say. I know I have made 3 friends for life.
Jennifer and Krista's sisterly bickering has been surprisingly very comforting. It reminds me of when my sisters and I bicker. With their great humor, they can always make laugh. 
Anavi and I are so similar. We've shared a roomed for over 3 months and I wouldn't want to have done this with anyone else. We both go about our lives in the same way and have the same morals. I am glad to be traveling with her the rest of my time here. We leave tomorrow for Madrid. Then we go to Seville and Cordoba before heading back to Barcelona to fly out on the 21st. I'm glad I don't have to say goodbye to her till then. I really don't want to say goodbye to Jennifer and Krista tomorrow but I know we'll see each other very soon back in California.
One more hard goodbye will be to this amazing apartment. Dirty Roger, you have been one great apartment. The name Dirty Roger is a combination of our street name and a somewhat inside joke. You'd have to live in my apartment to understand. Anyways, this being my first apartment, it has exceeded all the expectations I had. I've loved living here and getting to share it with my wonderful roommates. Goodbye Dirty Roger, it's been swell.
I came home after my last final and finished my packing. All of my stuff fit and my checked bag in 10 pounds under the limit! Woohoo!

I am leaving behind 2 pairs of shoes. These shoes have been worn more than every before. I've worn them both so much that they are falling apart. Both pairs soles are hardly attached any longer. They are taken me all across Spain and England. I am sad to leave them behind but it's their time to go.

I spent my last night here shopping at a 
Christmas market and visiting my favorite art gallery one last time. This gallery, Villa de Arte, has been my favorite place since I found it 2 and a half months ago. Since then, I went at least once a week. They are always changing the pieces out and rotating between the same few artists. My favorite painter, Francoise Nielly, had a new painting up. I love her work so very much. She creates such beautiful portraits with harsh lines and bright colors. I am sad that this was my last visit but so happy I found it in the first place.
That was my last stop for the night and now I am home, sitting at my kitchen table writing this blog post. The last blog post that I will post from my apartment. This is the last night that I will stay up late, typing away while Anavi is asleep in our room with the lights on, Krista is watching Netflix or reading in bed with Jennifer by her side doing just the same.
Goodbye Barcelona. Thank you for all the wonderful, unforgettable, living changing experiences you have given me. Not only have you stolen my heart but you've inspire my soul to be a person I am proud of.  You've taught me that everyday is a gift so I must live my life to the fullest. Now don't you fret and don't you frown Barcelona, I'll be back again some day.