I have one week until I leave! ONE WEEK! It is so crazy to think about, really. I just finished my four summer classes and I have just three shifts left for work. In the past few weeks I have thought about nothing other than school and finishing projects and studying and stressing out...I've been so occupied with all of that stuff that I haven't thought about London in a serious or preparatory manner. I was just trying to finish everything and survive. I have had many sleepless nights and have grown to survive on an hour or two nap as well as massive amounts of coffee. I became a walking zombie and treated my body horrible in that sense. BUT it is finally over. I cannot promise stellar grades or anything but with all that was going on, I can't beat myself up on that. I would love to continue my 4.0, Dean's list honors but that was just not feasible. I made it through though and now I'm exhausted.
So much so, that I didn't even care about going to London anymore. All I wanted was to just relax for once and not live so fast paced. But that is going to continue as soon as I am in London and I am completely okay for that compromise...I'll just sleep in August.
In the past couple of weeks I have been house sitting and animal sitting for 8+ pets! Though that sounds intense, it is actually quite amazing. It is nice to have that getaway and just the company of some loving animals. It's pretty refreshing and relaxing. Also in this time I have had many of my close, long-term friends come home to visit (coincidentally, however, I like to pretend it's all for me =) ) so I have been trying to make the most of that as well while working and doing my summer classes. I have managed my goal of at least one beach day before leaving, so I'm satisfied ;) Annnnd yesterday my sister and I went to the zoo and then hung out while eating root beer floats and pizza. It is really great to be able to have these mini adventures before I go on my big one.
So now that I am done with school and have been able to think about traveling abroad, I have realized that I still need to get my ducks in a row as well as finally pack! Once it finally clicked how much time I actually have felt and was actually able to think about London again, I kinda started to feel anxious and I have had a few nightmares about forgetting my passport. Every time it is a different scenario, but the fact that I forgot my passport remains the same. The fear is inside me now...I must not forget the passport. hahaha.
I have finally entered the world of Skype! Since I have joined, I have successfully chatted with my dad and another time (for 3 hours) with my friend Sabi. I'm obviously a little late in the game on this one but I have never had a web cam before. Now that I have it and have done it, I want to go Skype crazy with all of my friends that are scattered around the world.
Anyway this week is going to be crazy, tying up all my loose ends and spending some quality time with friends and family before I go. I am truly sad that my house sitting job is coming to an end though. I have gotten quite comfortable staying here and the dogs are so completely loving and loyal to me even though I am a stranger. I am bummed that my dog-boyfriends will no longer rest their heads on my knees or sleep by my feet or in my bed for that matter. I really want a Golden Retriever now! Anyway, London...must focus!
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