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Took a walk up to the bank with Katie on Sunday afternoon; she had to pay a bill. Now walking is not my thing, especially going up to BBVA. It's uphill all the way, and I really am not built for it. Still it was a lovely afternoon, the sun was out, so walking it was.
It turned out it was a waste of time toddling up there anyway, as is usual with Spanish banks, nothing is easy. The ATM wasn't working, due to technical difficulties. The banks over here, really do make life difficult at times. Even doing the simplest of tasks, takes a lot of energy and stamina, usually waiting in line for hours at a time.
With no factura paid, we took a stroll back down the hill, to Zest, to say goodbye to Danielle, who was working her last shift at the bar.
It turned out to be a great evening, chatting to friends, who I don't get to see that often. talking about the ups and downs of life in Gran Alacant, all of us at the table, husband or wifeless, with our partners living abroad. It was also lovely to sit down and talk to the owners of Zest, who I also don't see a lot of these days, but are always a joy to speak with.
It is true enough to say that many of us singletons are finding life without our partners difficult, especially at the moment. Living on a tiny income, trying to make ends meet, is not easy, but living in Spain does make it bearable at least. Katies other half should be home for Christmas, as for mine, I will not see him, for many many months yet. Having friends who are in similar positions, does help coping with the loneliness. For me trying to keep busy is key to remaining sane. Writing for the Advertiser, blogging and teaching, all helping me get through each day. None of these things sadly pay the bills yet, but hopefully in time they will.
After Zest, I walked home with Katie and Lexi, who is missing her father terribly, as Katie is missing her husband, as we all are missing our partners. We sat down and had a chat, which always helps to put right the World's or in our case Spain's ills!
Unless you find yourselves in the same position we are in, you will not fully understand just how difficult it is to survive over here; even in a community like Gran Alacant. The single word I would use to describe how I feel each day, is frustration. With my life on hold for now, I look forward to a time when my reality changes, until then I remain positive for the future!
It turned out it was a waste of time toddling up there anyway, as is usual with Spanish banks, nothing is easy. The ATM wasn't working, due to technical difficulties. The banks over here, really do make life difficult at times. Even doing the simplest of tasks, takes a lot of energy and stamina, usually waiting in line for hours at a time.
With no factura paid, we took a stroll back down the hill, to Zest, to say goodbye to Danielle, who was working her last shift at the bar.
It turned out to be a great evening, chatting to friends, who I don't get to see that often. talking about the ups and downs of life in Gran Alacant, all of us at the table, husband or wifeless, with our partners living abroad. It was also lovely to sit down and talk to the owners of Zest, who I also don't see a lot of these days, but are always a joy to speak with.
It is true enough to say that many of us singletons are finding life without our partners difficult, especially at the moment. Living on a tiny income, trying to make ends meet, is not easy, but living in Spain does make it bearable at least. Katies other half should be home for Christmas, as for mine, I will not see him, for many many months yet. Having friends who are in similar positions, does help coping with the loneliness. For me trying to keep busy is key to remaining sane. Writing for the Advertiser, blogging and teaching, all helping me get through each day. None of these things sadly pay the bills yet, but hopefully in time they will.
After Zest, I walked home with Katie and Lexi, who is missing her father terribly, as Katie is missing her husband, as we all are missing our partners. We sat down and had a chat, which always helps to put right the World's or in our case Spain's ills!
Unless you find yourselves in the same position we are in, you will not fully understand just how difficult it is to survive over here; even in a community like Gran Alacant. The single word I would use to describe how I feel each day, is frustration. With my life on hold for now, I look forward to a time when my reality changes, until then I remain positive for the future!
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