Someone close to me told me that it would be better to struggle to find great friends then to settle for good ones.

I miss you all a lot. (You know who you are.) Almost each and every great moment that occurs here makes me think of at least one of you. I really wish I could share this experience! However, I am here for four months and you are not. Of course, you can live vicariously through me, but for the time being I need a new crew. You guys are hard to live up to though. I don't think many people can compare. I am worried that I might be putting up walls. I certainly do not have any intention to shut people out. I am actively pursuing genuine companionship but it is not easy to find.

If you know me, you know I am very independent. I could spend days at a time in Sevilla virtually by myself, but when I have those "aha!" moments I desperately want to have people to share in my triumph. I need people who will help me grow and who will help me realize my goals while I am here. I want to be that person for them too.

Needless to say, I have made some good friends.