About a week after we arrived in Spain last summer, I looked at The Mister and said "one year isn't going to be enough."
He concurred, and we started thinking about the possibility of pushing back our planned law school start for one more year while we extend our contract here to the maximum two years.
With that came the tough decision: to stay in Málaga or to request a placement in another part of Spain?
One one hand, we've never been the type to turn down an adventure, and it would be great to explore around a totally different part of the country, broadening our experience and adding another layer to our time here. Northern Spain is a totally different deal than where we are in the deep South, and how fun to see new scenery, eat new foods, make new friends.
On the other hand, we love Málaga. It's got the Mediterranean almost literally at our doorstep, the Spanish sun, and most importantly a growing network of friends and volunteer opportunities that we didn't want to leave. We feel at home here.
What would you do?
We agonized over the decision for months. To explore and broaden our experience, or to stay and deepen our experience? Finally, one rainy night, we poured ourselves a glass of wine (always good to help one think), pulled up our renewal applications on our computers, and checked a box. As soon as we checked it, we immediately felt good about the decision.
We just received official word from the Spanish Ministry of Education: for the upcoming school year, we are officially placed in...
(to be revealed tomorrow)
(mwahahaha)
You. Are. Evil.
ReplyDeleteI selfishly hope you opted to get to know a new city. There's so much amazing in Spain and one city can be so very different from another.
Northern Spain is so fantastic. But it sounds like you'll enjoy wherever you've been placed. :D
ReplyDeleteNot fair!!
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