guys, this one time I was riding the city bus to work and this white girl called me her homie. 

I didn’t feel special though, because she was ugly and had two kids. I do love public transportation though. It always makes me feel better about myself.

Which means I get to see my boyfriend! :) xxx

I got a direct flight from Minneapolis to London, where he’ll be waiting at the airport for me. Then we’re going to go see a musical, and spend the night together in a hotel. Then back to Winchester to see the rest of House 9 and my other friends Sam, Alyssa, Theresa and Jennifer! Then, on the last day, I’ll get to see Amsterdam for a little while before I make the long flight back to Minneapolis. 

March cannot come soon enough. It’s going to be perfect. <3

It isn’t anything he says, or anything he does. He just changes my mood for the positive. I think this is what a relationship is supposed to feel like. :) x

Thank you for,

Introducing me to Mary V.
Allowing me to develop a closer relationship with Jenny, Sam and Mary.
Giving me my first apartment.
Showing me who my true friends are, emphasis on Nicole K.
Weeding out those who are not.
Allowing me to live in England.
Introducing me to everyone I met in Winchester.
Allowing me to visit Italy.
And most importantly, giving me the chance to meet Matt, my boyfriend.

2011 was without a doubt the best year of my life. It will be hard to top it, but I’m hoping that 2012 puts up a good fight. I have so much to look forward to. This coming semester at UW-Eau Claire will be amazing, as it is the first semester I’m taking since coming back to America. I’ll be reunited with my Eau Claire friends, whom I have missed. I also look forward to seeing Andrew this February. I’m also going back to Winchester to visit Matt for spring break. Then in May, he’ll come stay with me for the summer. My sister is getting married in June, and my brother graduates from high school. I take my LSAT that month too (I’m not sure if it’s truly a blessing, but I’m looking forward to it nonetheless). This summer I move into my second apartment. This time, I have a good feeling about my roommate situation. I’m going to work my hardest to make sure nothing goes wrong between us. Then in September I will start my senior year of college. And who knows, I may hop across the pond to visit a certain someone for the holidays in December, depending on how that all pans out.

All in all, 2012 shows all the makings for a great year. I hope to seize all opportunities thrown my way. :) 

I have a 3,000 word essay due tomorrow, but I hadn’t started it until this morning. Why I do this to myself, I may never know. On the bright side, though, I have written over 1,600 words. I have plenty of time left, too. :)

Ah, wish me luck.

I know I’m going to be really sad when I have to leave England, but I am looking forward to doing certain things back home. I’ve created a small list of what I’m excited for! It’s in no particular order.

1. Seeing snow, like actual snow.

2. Going to Irvine Park (in Chippewa Falls) to see the Christmas lights!

3. spending time with my family this Christmas, I miss them a lot.

4. Earning money again

5. decorating my room with Christmas lights. (I’m keeping them up all year)

6. Hanging up my Union Flag in my room, above my bed.

7. Wasting a lot of time by playing video games. 

8. Taco Bell

9. Real Mexican food. (and other actual spicy foods)

10. Signing my new lease with Jenny and Mary!

11. Spending money in US Dollars; because the Pound and Euro are kicking my ass

12. Reese’s!!!!!!

13. S’mores flavored Poptarts

I’ll probably add to this list as the time passes by, but this list will never ever be as long as the list of the things I’ll miss in England. :(

Matt said that I did. I vaguely remember it. I think I was showing it my Indian war cry, as I was dressed as an Indian! :D

Some people in this world are so fucked up.

Yep, I’ve clearly got my priorities in place.