來到巴塞羅那已經第五天了。昨天另一位同學也到了，總算有個旅遊的同伴。還是有點不太習慣這裡的生活節奏，大家很悠閒的過著生活。八月份很多人都去了旅行，從剛剛到的那天到現在快要九月份，我也感覺到慢慢城市的人有點多起來，商店也開始有開了。但是下午三點鐘他們便會關門。到銀行去，也是到下午兩點左右就關門。到底是做什麽生意嘛？但換個角度想，大家在亞洲每天忙著拼著，到底又是爲了啥？這個問題不是現在才出現的。每一個人都有自己喜歡過的生活方式。有些人一輩子就待在一個小城市、有些人沒三兩天就要飛到他國公幹。都是生活。最重要是自己喜歡。
現在是八月底，再過三周我就要回多倫多參加婚禮、見見父母和朋友。時間不會很多，很有可能我到多倫多的一個禮拜就是辦事探親忙忙碌碌的過去了。只是人越大，就越覺得想家、想待在一個地方，與自己喜歡的人一起過。有家人、有朋友、有愛的人，夫復何求？
在上海過了一年看來充實的生活，事實上是累得不行了。現在來到這個無人之地 - 自己在這裡真是無人無物。時間多了很多，終於可以寫些東西、可以奢侈地想想今天要煮些什麽？慵懶懶的睡到自然醒。對自己講要好好的珍惜喔。
西班牙的物價不便宜，所以更讓人有自己動手煮的衝動。還有要好好做運動，要不然要變胖了。

My 3rd day in Barcelona, Spain.

Arrived on Monday midnight, I took a cab to the temporary place that I’m going to stay for the next two weeks. Since it’s night time (each km cost a bit more), from airport (cost 3 Euros more), with luggage (can’t remember the additional charge), the cab costs about 30 Euros. Not very bad - the price level is somehow expected already.

The 1st real day in here - Tuesday, first thing first, I went to get a SIM card through Studentsphone, which has been recommended by my classmates. Wandered around the old city, I figured it’s near the end of the summer sale, so I went in different shops and got 3 pieces of clothings and 1 pair of shoes! Don’t you think I’m a shopaholic! It’s because I really don’t have many clothes to change. The short story is that I originally expected I could bring 2 luggages from Shanghai to Barcelona since that has been the case when I flew to Toronto. But well… It’s not the case for Europe! (Ah, forgot about it when I last went to London. I guess back then I didn’t pay attention to it since my stay was very short anyway.) So, the stuffs for my parents already took up 1/4 of my luggage. The remaining space was for some summer clothes and some thicker winter clothes. You can imagine… I only brought 1 pair of shoes beside the one that I was wearing. God… So that’s why I had to buy something. When it was on sale, the price was actually not bad.

After the clothings, I went grocery shopping. My first experience doing serious shopping in Spanish. I always always read the labels before I buy. This time, everything was in Spanish. So… I was glad that I’ve picked up a bit of Spanish before I came here. But after the whole day, my brain was toasted -_- Then due to jetlag, I stayed up really really late. Just felt like I haven’t slept for like 24 hours.

The 2nd day, I stayed in… was feeling lazy and taking it easy. Cleaning up the apartment, made myself comfortable. Then went down to get some food. Made a really good and easy sandwich + salad for dinner. What a day. I felt like an European. These lazy European… I heard banks close really early here. That really sucks.

Today, the 3rd day. I went to IESE to meet with some people that are taking the Global CEO program, as well as some colleagues from CEIBS. It was my first time getting around by bus. My performance is more than satisfactory. I had no problem finding my way (padding my back). IESE campus was very nice. Although a bit inconvenient to go to (just like CEIBS), it’s located in a very nice area. The picture above is a view from the rooftop of its North Campus. Took some pictures, just snapshots. When my classmates come, I can relax a bit and take some real pictures. ‘Cause I’ve been very careful and staying alert for pickpockets these days - can’t really focus on picture-taking.

After the IESE trip, I wandered again… took the metro to a few different areas. I’ve become a bit more self-conscious as I don’t see many Asian people here… and felt that people keep looking at me. Strange, but still a different experience. I’ve underestimated the temperature in Barcelona. Been sweating like a dog today. Better take a good shower and rest.

Hope from now on, I will have more time to blog.