things that I will talk about and that I hope you want to hear about.

I know it has been literally ages since I last posted, which makes it even harder to begin a new one-- I can't even recall all that has happened. so I will go category by category, highlighting the more interesting stuff, and the stuff I need to vent and rave about. But not tonight-- a lab report and tutorial presentation are due tomorrow. FUCK!

but, here are some bits and pieces of what my next blog will feature :) :

• the first assignment i got back graded, i got an A- on. Good for my confidence.
• I had my first professional photoshoot. check it out on facebook. another confidence booster, and a great way to spend V-Day.
• i got hit on by a girl at party with lots of gay guys. LOVES IT.
  
• I went on three dates with three different boys in one week. One was really sweet but no sparks. another really cute but too immature. the third one was just a complete turd. Look forward to that story, it's a gem.
  
• I spent time with Nicole (Scripps friend) around London, saw Spamalot with Pomona people from Cambridge, and had dinner with Sammy at Heathrow airport during her layover to Israel. It was some much-needed Claremont love.
  
• I went with my gut and took a risk...and fell in love with a Swede. :)

so, as you can tell, I'm trying to take chances and say yes to opportunities, people, places, and things, for better or worse. I'm continually discovering more about myself, my preferences, what is really important to me, and most of all, why i am here in London for five months. Because I'm really not here to stud neuroscience (haha, good joke). I'm here to experience life, to live on my own, to be an adult and a student and a tourist and a resident all at once. Its a struggle every day to stay brave, motivated, and optimistic. But I sure as hell am trying.

I came back from Sweden renewed, and ready to tackle my course workload, travel planning, my musical opening in three weeks, my out-of-shape-ness; I am using Sydney and my mother's upcoming visits and the end of classes/trips around europe as motivation and things to look forward to.

once i get a little break from assignments (hopefully in the next week or so) I'll write a real blog. For now... I miss you all so much and hope that this finds you well and happy.

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