I am so incredibly blessed to have the opportunities that I do, but this past summer was probably one of the worst summers of my life. However, I wouldn't change a second of it because it led me to where I am today! I was let go from my first job because they didn't have a need for my position. This was incredibly hard because I am the kind of person who really pushes herself to excel in everything. I worked as hard as I knew how, but in the end it didn't matter. I had to learn how to pick myself up off the ground and keep going. I thought I wouldn't have to job hunt again for at least a few years. I also thought it would be on my terms.
As I said, I'm incredibly blessed. Getting laid off was the best thing that could have happened to me. Within a month I found the perfect job for me! I get to organize international soccer tournaments and travel the globe! I've been playing soccer my entire life and I grew up traveling so this was PERFECT. Unfortunately during my trial period with the company my beloved car Layla got totaled. I was an hour and a half away from home and had two Brazilians in the car. The lady T-boned me on a green left turn arrow. This was incredibly traumatic for so many reasons. I am a very safe driver and could not believe this was happening. BUT as I said, I don't have regrets. God knows what he's doing :) It was because of the fact that I had to deal with my car getting totaled and fighting to get a rental car (I'm under 25 so therefore I am classified as a high risk... UGH) and still managed to get the games broadcast on our website etc. that I got the job! My boss said he was very impressed with my dedication.
Anyway, back to my trip. I leave on Christmas, as I said. I'm sad about missing time with my family, but I have been looking forward to this trip for so long I don't really mind. We will be in Madrid the 26th - 27th, Barcelona 27th - 30th, then back to Madrid. I am so excited! We will be doing tours of the soccer stadiums and of the cities in general. Then I fly to Amsterdam on the 31st to meet up with an old family friend! I am so excited about this! We are going to have a grand ole time. I will be going to their house for New Years Eve. On the first, Coletta and I are off to Paris!!!! I am so excited about so many aspects of the trip, but Paris is up there...
As I was writing this post, I kid you not, my backpack arrived! I have decided to think of this trip as a mini backpacking trip. Anyway, I think this post is long enough for now - I will post more about packing and preparing.
3 weeks to go!!!
Lots of love,
Malena
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