My first week in Athens was an absolute test of wills. At first it felt like me against Athens but as the week progressed it became a test against myself. Could I handle the challenges I faced against my comfort, my body, my faith in myself? My first night I went to bed questioning my decision to come. And yet I knew not to trust that tired, overwhelmed, and scared voice that was spiraling. I told myself to wait a week before making any decisions about my stay (See Stuck In A