1. connecting with Spaniards I clicked with, instead of merely forcing interactions because I felt I should.
2.  I felt content and excited about the "friendships" I was making with the locals, but had compromised my own self to fit in (changing my personality slightly and doing things I wouldn't normally do).  All part of the experience I felt.
3.  Until finally started meeting Spanish people who I really meshed with.  The past few weeks, I've been enjoying my time with locals to the extreme, hiking and hanging out as if I were back at home except all in Spanish.  It has been so gratifying!  
4.  The change began when I felt comfortable with my surrounding environment of Oviedo, and comfortable expressing myself as I wanted.  Time is flying way too fast and I plan to enjoy myself to the fullest before December rolls around.