...motivate me...
Yadira had yet to see York, so I went there with her on Friday and we stayed the night. Get this...the B&B that we booked into was a CONVENT! We even gave eachother nun names...she was Sister Rosalina and I was Sister Veronica. It was sort of cool to be there, but creepy nonetheless. We spent some time on the river, saw the Minster, did the York Castle thing, and even a little shopping. It was a really good weekend, and I was glad to get back to Preston. I spent Sunday in Manchester checking out the Egyptology exhibit at the Uni of Manchester. They had quite an extensive collection of artifacts...I was in heaven.
After this week of classes, I'm going to be finished with lectures. I'll go to spend a week with Stef in Scotland, some time in the Lake District with Rachael, and maybe even some time in Broadstairs with Ella. I'll be on the go until I get back for the last week of April to turn in my final essays.
After that, my friend Kate and I are looking at backpacking through 18 countries in Europe. We'd be trainhopping all over the continent just taking in the culture. I'm not going unless she goes with me though...that sort of travel requires a friend. I'd get back to Preston about 2 days before leaving for ST. Louis. I'll be home soon guys!
When I leave England I'll be sad, but I'll have so many wonderful memories...I've learned a ton about myself here. I feel like a completely different girl than I was before I got here...I think about the day I got here and realize that I came here with no friends at all. I started from scratch and made friends with people, and now I've got a ton of great kids to hang out with. This trip has made me grow up...if I want things, it's up to me to go get them. My silver platter days are over. Also, I've learned not to put my happiness on other people. Doing that only makes a person miserable...happiness comes from God.
England is cool, but I'm definately an American girl at heart. I'll be glad to get back to a country with a little bit of JESUS. This place is nearly completely athiest. It's gross.
Yadira had yet to see York, so I went there with her on Friday and we stayed the night. Get this...the B&B that we booked into was a CONVENT! We even gave eachother nun names...she was Sister Rosalina and I was Sister Veronica. It was sort of cool to be there, but creepy nonetheless. We spent some time on the river, saw the Minster, did the York Castle thing, and even a little shopping. It was a really good weekend, and I was glad to get back to Preston. I spent Sunday in Manchester checking out the Egyptology exhibit at the Uni of Manchester. They had quite an extensive collection of artifacts...I was in heaven.
After this week of classes, I'm going to be finished with lectures. I'll go to spend a week with Stef in Scotland, some time in the Lake District with Rachael, and maybe even some time in Broadstairs with Ella. I'll be on the go until I get back for the last week of April to turn in my final essays.
After that, my friend Kate and I are looking at backpacking through 18 countries in Europe. We'd be trainhopping all over the continent just taking in the culture. I'm not going unless she goes with me though...that sort of travel requires a friend. I'd get back to Preston about 2 days before leaving for ST. Louis. I'll be home soon guys!
When I leave England I'll be sad, but I'll have so many wonderful memories...I've learned a ton about myself here. I feel like a completely different girl than I was before I got here...I think about the day I got here and realize that I came here with no friends at all. I started from scratch and made friends with people, and now I've got a ton of great kids to hang out with. This trip has made me grow up...if I want things, it's up to me to go get them. My silver platter days are over. Also, I've learned not to put my happiness on other people. Doing that only makes a person miserable...happiness comes from God.
England is cool, but I'm definately an American girl at heart. I'll be glad to get back to a country with a little bit of JESUS. This place is nearly completely athiest. It's gross.
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