March

This was the real settling-in month. Valencia didn’t feel as overwhelming and new anymore even though it’s still strange to be living in a city like this. I started to feel more at home in the streets, at work, and even with the language (a little bit, at least).

I got used to the routines, the people, and the pace of things at Tola. Im still struggling with the language (maybe 30% on a good day) but it doesnt stop me from connecting with people. I’ve had small conversations, ive even laughed at a joke in spanish, started to remember names and habits of the users.

Outside of work, I kept stepping out of my comfort zone. Fallas were a real eyeopener for me as ive never seen anything like this in my life, and even though its the most glamourous thing ive seen im pretty sure i can live comfortably without mascletas and petardas jajaja.

March didn’t bring any big dramatic changes. More routine. A sense that I belong here, at least a little bit.

Overall, a steady, good month.