March 12th, 2020
I’m writing this as I stroll around the neighborhood of Gràcia that has been my home away from home for the past nine weeks and I’m unable to hold back the tears. It’s a beautiful sunny day and I’m heartbroken by this terribly unexpected end to my time abroad. I have so many things that I want to say to you but I know I need to write them here because I don’t have the emotional strength to get through this aloud.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for allowing me to travel throughout Europe all on my own. Thank you for supporting me financially, emotionally, and in every other way that you possibly could. Thank you for pushing me to be independent and believe in myself in ways that I never thought I could. Thank you Mom for the 5am FaceTime calls when I just needed to hear your voice. Thank you Dad for always answering every question or concern that I had no matter the time of day. I can’t even begin to explain how grateful I am for this experience and for always having you two behind me every step of the way. I was challenged by my time here to say the least, especially in it being cut short. But I’ve learned so much more than I ever thought possible and I will hold on to every single second of it for the rest of my life.
My little room in my little apartment on Carrer d’Hipòlit Lázaro is all packed up and I’m ready to come home. Despite the overwhelming mixed emotions that I feel now, I can’t help but smile when I think of all the amazing memories since I first touched down in Barcelona. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ll never be able to say it enough. But last, thank you for being the brightest source of love in my life today, yesterday, and always. See you soon.
I love you
Nicole
Nicole Danigelis 
I am so proud of you young lady. I’ve read your blogs, looked at your pictures and talk to you on the telephone and I can’t believe the achievements you’ve acquired. You have grown leaps and bounds and all the memories and lessons will be stored within you to bring out and cherish throughout your life. I know you can’t offer your Mom and Dad any greater gift then your words of appreciation and thank you. Their pride for you that they hold in their hearts will grow as you grow and their love will always be there for you. Thank you for allowing me to share in a part of your life Love you always and forever Grammy
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