entertaining angels
I can't believe I'm leaving for Italy in 14 days. It's so hard for me to focus on all these papers I have to do (2 down, 2 to go) because I can't wait to be on the beach taking silly pictures with Kate. I got this one of her a few days ago in Avenham Park doing this karate jump...it's frigging hilarious. Nothing better than stupid pictures of your friends.
My flatmate, Ella, got her tongue pierced yesterday. The poor dear could barely talk by bedtime...I went out and got her some strawberry ice cream to eat. I think this has convinced me never to get my tongues pierced. She got home yesterday after having it done 20 minutes before and there was blood all over her tongue. Yeah, I think I'll just stick with what I've already got.
I'm really getting excited about going home now. I know I'll get a few good night's sleep and wake up one morning and wonder if this has all been a dream! I was thinking the other day about all the friends I've made and the people I'll be so sad to leave behind. Then I recalled something Frances once told me, and Kate reminded me of:
Some friends are for a reason, some friends are for a season, and some are for a lifetime.
The friends I've made here are for a season. Without categorizing people into the three (because you never know who you'll end up keeping in touch with), I sit back and think about the girl I was when I got off the plane. I think about the trips I've taken, people I've met, and things I've seen. It makes me sad in a way, because I've done so much of it alone and nobody will ever be able to fully apreciate it. I guess that's just it, though. The things that were intended for me here were set out long before I even thought of coming. As much as I want to stuff people in my suitcase and take them home with me, I can't. I really wish they could see where I come from...I really appreciate Kentucky now. Some of them have promised to come and visit, but I'm fully aware what an easy thing to say that is and what a hard thing to do.
As for now I'm taking as many pictures as possible, giving as many hugs as I can, and cherishing the crazy kids of UCLAN.
I've got my last Comedy lecture in about 20 minutes and then I'll probably stop in Brew for some chai. I need to write in my journal for a while. It's the only thing that's been with me since the very beginning and I'll cherish it when I get home.
I'm not anticipating talking much about England when I get back to Kentucky to most of my friends. I don't want to bore them and I know I could go on forever. I'll just let them see the pictures if they ask and let them draw their own conclusions. Maybe someday, they'll even be able to read my book.
I'm not quite sure what to make of this place. All I know is that it's made me change and experience emotions I never knew existed.
Lexington will be a fresh start.
I can't believe I'm leaving for Italy in 14 days. It's so hard for me to focus on all these papers I have to do (2 down, 2 to go) because I can't wait to be on the beach taking silly pictures with Kate. I got this one of her a few days ago in Avenham Park doing this karate jump...it's frigging hilarious. Nothing better than stupid pictures of your friends.
My flatmate, Ella, got her tongue pierced yesterday. The poor dear could barely talk by bedtime...I went out and got her some strawberry ice cream to eat. I think this has convinced me never to get my tongues pierced. She got home yesterday after having it done 20 minutes before and there was blood all over her tongue. Yeah, I think I'll just stick with what I've already got.
I'm really getting excited about going home now. I know I'll get a few good night's sleep and wake up one morning and wonder if this has all been a dream! I was thinking the other day about all the friends I've made and the people I'll be so sad to leave behind. Then I recalled something Frances once told me, and Kate reminded me of:
Some friends are for a reason, some friends are for a season, and some are for a lifetime.
The friends I've made here are for a season. Without categorizing people into the three (because you never know who you'll end up keeping in touch with), I sit back and think about the girl I was when I got off the plane. I think about the trips I've taken, people I've met, and things I've seen. It makes me sad in a way, because I've done so much of it alone and nobody will ever be able to fully apreciate it. I guess that's just it, though. The things that were intended for me here were set out long before I even thought of coming. As much as I want to stuff people in my suitcase and take them home with me, I can't. I really wish they could see where I come from...I really appreciate Kentucky now. Some of them have promised to come and visit, but I'm fully aware what an easy thing to say that is and what a hard thing to do.
As for now I'm taking as many pictures as possible, giving as many hugs as I can, and cherishing the crazy kids of UCLAN.
I've got my last Comedy lecture in about 20 minutes and then I'll probably stop in Brew for some chai. I need to write in my journal for a while. It's the only thing that's been with me since the very beginning and I'll cherish it when I get home.
I'm not anticipating talking much about England when I get back to Kentucky to most of my friends. I don't want to bore them and I know I could go on forever. I'll just let them see the pictures if they ask and let them draw their own conclusions. Maybe someday, they'll even be able to read my book.
I'm not quite sure what to make of this place. All I know is that it's made me change and experience emotions I never knew existed.
Lexington will be a fresh start.
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