On New Adventures

So, as you know, the original plan was to move back to VA immediately following my graduation from OCI. Well, after talking to a friend and realizing that it's the perfect time to go, I've decided to take the trip I've always wanted to. I'm going to Europe for ~6 weeks!! My adopted little brother (we'll call him Harry) is going with me and I couldn't be more excited! We've started planning, laying out a route and figuring out exactly what we want to see. Yesterday I got done with an initial outline and realized that I wanted to rearrange it. Yay for too many awesome choices!

It's going to be a whirlwind tour, spending about a week in Ireland and then a few days each in Wales, England, Scotland, Spain, France, Italy, Prague and Amsterdam. We're planning to pack light and stay in hostels along the way, mostly taking the train from point to point. I'm so excited about planning this with him! I have always wanted to take a trip to Europe but I've always been tied down, whether by lack of money, having too much stuff or by a boyfriend. By the time I finish school in October, all my bills will be paid until next April, I'll already have sold/given away all my things to move across the country and since I am currently unattached, it is the perfect time to go. I may never have another opportunity like this!

In other news, I got the cast off my wrist yesterday and it is AWESOME! It's so nice to be able to wash my hands or use a computer mouse. It's pretty stiff, my range of motion is greatly limited by the fluid and scar tissue around the incision site but I started physical therapy yesterday which should help with that.

School starts on Monday (YAY!) and I am just trying to get all my student loan stuff finalized. I have Orientation on Friday when I will get all my books and uniforms and such.

I still haven't found a place to live after the end of April but I have some prospects. I've looked at a few places but none that I've been totally in love with. I have faith that something will come up soon. :-)

I had a really fantastic time at Rockband this week with Doc and my friend (hmm...maybe Mal because he made me watch Firefly) Mal and my new roommate. I wish I could have stayed and not gone to work. I will miss going to Rockband Tuesdays for the next 2 months while my classes are 4p-10p. Love you guys!