This is a portion of the chronicles of my year-long adventure. To read previous installments, please click on the links below:
About a week ago, I watched the highlights from the MLS western conference semifinals, between Houston and Portland. I already knew the result of the game before I even watched the highlights. I knew that Houston would defy the odds and beat Portland 2-1. What I didn't know until watching the highlights was that Portland scored first. It was interesting to see the Houston goalkeeper's reaction after that first goal.
I said to him (probably out loud - not gonna lie) - "Hey! Stop that! You're not defeated! Don't you know you're going to win this game?" But he didn't know.
Throughout life in general, but, more specifically, during this effort to get my feet in Spain, I can relate to that goalkeeper! (What's his name, anyway? Looking it up...Joe Willis!) I can relate to Joe Willis. I could not understand why three times I had to cancel my visa appointment due to one thing or another. But someone out there (God, obviously) is standing outside of time, seeing me in my moment, but also seeing me in that future moment, probably saying to now-me, "Hey! There's no need to fret! Everything will work out yet!" (Don't ask me why God is speaking to me like Dr. Seuss.)
That soccer highlights video turned out to actually be very encouraging!
(By the way, that was my first time creating a gif 🙌 )
As you may have guessed by the title of this post, I do have some news to share:
Now, it may not be as you think. I don't have a visa yet. I'll be going for just a month. (You can travel as a tourist for up to 90 days). After a month, I will be flying back home for the holidays, and for my *newest* visa appointment. Once I have my visa, I will be returning to Madrid.
This is a short post, because I don't have much else to share right now! I'll be packing this week, and making other necessary arrangements.
Oh, I did want to say one more thing - thank you for your interest, for the occasional texts just to check in, for the coffee dates, phone calls, conversations, and the prayers. I am blessed to have a solid bunch of family and friends who care about my well-being and are interested in what I do. Here's to the continuation of an adventure ✈
2 comments:
Hey dahlia! This is the only way I can get in touch with you so feel free to erase this later!! I'm in terminal 1b now next to the lufthansa counter, if you want to meet up😊 otherwise you can try +1 406 253 1038 for whatsapp! Hope you have a good journey if I don't see you before your connecting flight! 💚 Julia
Julia,
Sorry we never connected at the airport! I forgot that I wouldn't be meeting you at baggage claim, because I was going on a connecting flight. I trust that you've had a happy reunion with your family!
Dahlia
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