Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Here We Go...

Ashley will probably think I'm going rogue by starting my own blog. Let me just say that this will in no way affect my commitment to our joint blog...if we keep it going.

Let me also say that I'm not very good at blogging. If you have ever looked at the other blog, you know this already. So we'll see how it goes.

If you know me relatively well, you may know that I thoroughly enjoy time by myself. I think some of my favorite moments this semester have been the times when I trap myself in our room with a cup of tea and the window open. It is so strange sitting here now just four days away from going back to the US. My set for tea and alone time will never be the same as what it is now. I've grown very fond of my view of Canterbury Road from our third floor window. 

I keep shifting as far as how I feel about going home. I'm so excited to see my family and friends, and let's not forget Mexican food and my car (Lola). But in two weeks, I think it will really hit me that I may never get to come back to Europe. Wow. Depressing indeed. Sometimes I just stop and think about how what I've done this semester is a much bigger deal than I usually realize. 

I feel like I'm getting ready to pack for another weekend trip. Only this time, I have to pack everything. And I'm going to be gone a lot longer than a weekend. Like I said, kind of depressing. Though it may not sound like it, I am so, so, so excited to see what's next in store for my life.

Until then....you can find me at Ben's Cookies.