“California I’m coming home
Will you take me as I am?”
Today was INSANE. I woke up at 6 in the morning to continue studying for British History after going to bed at 3 in the morning. After showering and have some breakfast, I just studied and studied until 9 when it was time to actually take the exam. It was by no means a ‘fun’ test, but I felt like I was prepared, my essay went well, and my short answers were correct. Finishing that test was one of the best feelings in the WORLD. I couldn’t bask in my accomplishment for too long though because I had another hard final in the afternoon — Middle East. I spent the two hours in between British History and Middle East studying for the THREE essays I was going to have to write (Natalie was the best and brought me some Starbucks and food!). Ultimately, I felt good about my Middle East exam. I’m glad its over.
As soon as it was over, I went upstairs and fell asleep. I took a couple hour nap and woke up feeling much better and refreshed. I also woke up with a new feeling — sadness. It turns out, my crazy hard studying had been protecting me from feeling the sadness of leaving London and the end of this wonderful experience. Anyways, we went to Beirut for dinner and it was marvelous. Tonight I’ve just been studying for my last final, British Music. Studying for this final has actually been fun because we have to choose 2 female musicians and write about them tomorrow. I chose Lady Gaga and Joni Mitchell (thus the song I chose for tonight) and its been fun to learn about them.
Today was a whirlwind, but now that its over, I have too much time to think about this wonderful time ending. On the walk to Beirut, Alex and Caleb Newman were in such a good mood. They were laughing and running and Dina was chasing after them. Ella was precious. The weather was PERFECT, on top of the freedom I felt because I was done with the worst of my finals. What I’m trying to say is, tonight was PERFECT. While we were walking, I just kept thinking, I love these people, I love this place, I love life. I was feeling so content. It is so strange processing through the excitement of going home but also leaving when things are so perfect here.
Well, I love you ALL. Goodnight!!
PS I’m off to Snog for a room 6 date….then to BED!
