Manoli.

“There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be." - john lennon

Manoli.

Last weekend, Elli and I went back to Sevilla for Christmas. When I lived there, I was there from January to June. So I had never gotten to experience Sevilla at christmas time. And I know it sounds corny, but it was pure magic in every way. Christmas lights plus el ambiente de sevilla, just felt like home.

I was super sick with the flu and bronchitis and debated not going to Sevilla on Thursday night. But I'm so glad I did. It was like in the high 60s, like 15-20 degrees warmer than madrid - which was exactly what I needed. And I don't how its possible to be healed with out knowing that you needed it, but that city just heals me in every way.

I finally saw Manoli on Friday afternoon/evening. And it was everything I dreamed it would be and more. I spent 3 hours just talking to Manoli about life, love, and dreams for the future. The time I spent with her made me remember, just how much we are like souls. How we have strong personalities, but that makes you love stronger and harder. And how she believes in being the best person you can be, she reminded me that I need to strive to be the best version of myself, which I often forget to make a priority in this crazy world. She told me that when you are really in love, you'll stay together, and when you're really in love, you'll know that it's meant to be. She made me remember that, while nice things make you more comfortable to live, living within your means in enough, and loving your family is more important.

She is just one of the best people I know. And she changed my life completely. It's crazy because when you think about all the people who have a profound influence on your life. And I think of her. I think of how I would be such a different person, without Sevilla, but especially without her. She's just one of those people that is so very close to my heart, and I'm so thankful for that.