Missing Money

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     I stopped by the bank today to withdraw some money and exchange it into euros, just as something to get started with once I get over there.  I discovered that not only does my bank not exchange currency, but my bank account is practically empty.  HOW DID THAT HAPPEN???  So I raced home and have been digging through receipts, trying to figure out where $600 disappeared to!  Poof!  There are receipts for an entire week missing, which I am usually very careful about keeping, but also my online banking account was closed because someone attempted to guess my password wrong.  I am now locked out and the bank is closed.  I finally figured out that I spent the majority of the money on three things: gas, car insurance and presents/items that people promised to pay me back for. Cough mom, sister, stepfather cough.  So all of my Spain money is gone.  I have no idea what I'm going to do now.  I can take it out of my college account, but that wasn't exactly the plan.  I hate money.  It's so stressful.  I could never be an accountant or any type of businessman.
     I am attempting to split my time equally between work, friends and family.  I haven't cried yet, and I do tend to be a sap about these things.  I don't think I'll cry until I walk through the airport gate, and only because my mom will be bawling by that point.
     I spoke to a classmate a few weeks back and she said that when she got back, there was a giant party waiting at her house and it was really overwhelming for her to see her friends again. She said the transition back was harder than the culture shock when she got abroad.  I'm worried that my return will be harder than leaving.
     I will most likely be wearing the same pair of shorts and a ratty t-shirt this entire week because everything will be packed! I am determined not to overpack though! I am notoriously bad about that.  What if I need something?  Like if I get stranded on a desert island?  The only thing I'm worried about is my suitcase. It's HUGE. 29"x19"x10". That's freakin' HUMONGOUS.  It is technically within the airline's limits and I won't pack it to the brim, I promise.  If we're going to be running around London during our layover, I do NOT want to be hauling around that monster.  My mom says there might be a "Left Luggage office". That's something I need to look into...
     Today was a beautiful day outside!  I hope you spent it basking in the sunshine and not stuck inside like I was.

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