Reasons Why I Want to Move (Back) to Europe...

1. There's no horrifying ocean between me and my family... my mom. I made a decision 7 years, respectively 5 years ago, I've had my share of the "American Dream", now I believe I can make a second choice of coming back. I'm not on my own anymore, I have to think of others as well, but I know I belong here. In Europe there are cars, buses, trains, planes... I could even walk :P; in Canada... there's only a deep, disturbing ocean.

2. People haven't forgotten to smile in Europe... in Spain. They'll stop on the street, while walking their dog, to talk to you... about anything. They'll give you directions, walk behind you when you take a picture and even chase after you when they see you're going in the wrong direction. Today, in Bilbao, a car stopped and the man sitting on the right got out, asking us if we wanted him to take a picture of us... you won't find this in Canada. I haven't, at least. I was speechless...

3. The same people find the time to go for a coffee or any kind of drink after work; they know how to enjoy life and not let themselves driven insane by the ruthless work deadlines... did I mention that people smile?

4. I should be able to continue my studies and obtain a PhD in Spanish Grammar in... Spain.

5. Everywhere you turn there's art, there's history... there's culture. No city or town is similar to another, each one of them has something that leaves you breathless and makes you feel like you've conquered the world just by walking down its streets.

6. All my friends are in Europe.

7. I could be myself here... I'm happy here.

8. Just because I don't want to leave...

... and so many more that I can't put into words.