When I planned to move back to my hometown for several months before moving to Greece, I knew I wanted to spend more time with my grandparents.  Although I’m committed to staying in Greece for just one year, I’m acting as though it will be forever.  That means I want to soak up as much time with the people I love as possible.  I wrote about how much I admire their love for each other during my Valentine’s Week series, and I will repeat myself: my grandparents are two of my very favorite people.

What’s the easiest way to spend time with someone?  Move in with them, obviously.  (Plus, while there is a stigma against 27-year-olds living with their parents, I don’t think society has decided to judge people who live with their grandparents.)  As anyone who has moved in with their best friend knows, living with someone can make or break a relationship.  And while I’m committed to loving my grandparents forever, I wasn’t sure if I would wind up liking them by the end of our two months together.  Haha, just kidding, it was fine.  In fact, it was great!   Continue reading →