I picked Lifestyle because I am a people watcher by nature. I like just observing how people go about their days and how they live their lives.
Before I got to Spain, I really did not have any idea about the beautiful country other than stereotypical things like bull fighting and flamenco dancing. When I used to think of Spain, I thought of people who spoke Spanish and only Spanish. Well, Spain is so much more than those things.
In class, I researched more about political standpoints of the lifestyle, but in all honesty, I find that completely boring. Also I researched that Spain is leading the world in solar and wind powered electricity, which I saw more of while in the country.
When we were in Spain, I saw a protest happen while we were in Barcelona that had something to do with the unfairness of the banks. While I saw this happening, I wanted to ask around and see what was really happening. I saw many police officers, protesters standing in streets with large banners, and angry drivers trying to just make it across the street. It was hard to know what really happened since I'm not very good at Spanish and I'm pretty sure it was all in Catalan anyways, so there was a serious language barrier.
I loved every single second of my time in Spain and the minute we got back home, all I could think about is starting to save up so I can go back some day. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and I bet it gets even better when Summer comes around. Spain became a place that I will always hold near and dear to me these past two weeks. Everything I experienced, the landmarks, culture, architecture, food, and night life, was amazing. I never thought that I would have this opportunity, and now I have a new appreciation for the language as well.