Her: So, I spoke to my roommate and we're both happy to have you stay longer than two weeks if you need to.

Me: Really? Oh that's great news. Thank you!

Her: Of course. The room is quite small but...

Me: It can't be smaller than the one I've been in.

Her: So, tonight I'm going to a sort of women's network here in Spain. I can ask about your joining if you'd like... it's lots of coaches and other women in business. I'm referring people all the time to each other. You could offer English lessons... coaching... whatever.

Me: That would be so nice... This is exactly what I needed, Roxanne. It's so good to be with you again. I feel like I can breathe. I've just been so isolated.

Her: Yeah. I understand.

Me: I've never been lonely in my whole life. Never. Or homesick. I didn't think it was in me. But I met that part of myself last week.

Her: Well, you won't be lonely here for long, that's for sure.

Me: Thank you for everything.

Her: Of course.