SO MUCH!

When I say "thank you" here in Spain, a lot of the time people laugh and tell me how unnecessary it is to give thanks. What can I say, it's not my fault. And this is one of the reasons why I miss my family so much.

Our parents raised us children to be very grateful and to give thanks. Many people would probably laugh but my family is so full of goodness that, a part from the nonsense and stupid jokes, they are always talking about the good and the positive. We sit at the dinner table and it's this funny back and forth between fucking with each other and complementing or commenting each other. We talk about how proud we are to be a part of the family, how much we love each other's hugs, how happy each person in the family makes us, how nice it is to be in each other's company, or how beautiful the salad is! I miss this in a big way.

If someone or something makes us smile, we should share that thought with a friend. If someone looks extra radiant, that person deserves to know. Being grateful is a very important part of life.

My family is so special that they continue to share love and gratitude with me, even being way to many miles away.


Here are some recent messages that I have received from my family:

It was a really amazing bike trip over the Sierra Nevada mountains like out of this world gorgeous. We sat at lake Almanor all day today, tanned our hide, have been meeting incredible people here, there and everywhere and I just wanted to extend some of this good will that I've been given on this trip, to you and all of your family in Spain.. Thinking about you big time, my sister, my soul sister, OMG, you fucking rock.

Been shaking booties on the dance floor, it was great! OH MY GOD, everyone is so beautiful!!

I love you and goodnight. Have a beautiful day. You're the most fantastic person in the world. Stop it, stop being so amazing. Did you hear? Evan is congratulating you on being the most, the most! Everything is OK here, and be comforted by that because... all is love.

You're in my heart constantly so, for that, I'm forever grateful. Tonight is a gorgeous night, it is Wednesday after all!! and I am a happy resident, hitting the streets with my beautiful friends. Everything is good and I just want to share it with you.


Dear FAMILY, I almost can't wait 3 more months!! BURRITO WRAPS!!! I love you and I'll see you all tonight, and the next and the next and the next and the....