Travel Again, maybe?

As I have been waiting for a while to hear about the various positions that I have applied for, I came up with the solution for my lack of something to do over the next month.

Ever since my first visit to Europe about 9 years ago, I have been fascinated with the continient. Even to the extent that on many an occasion, I don't really feel American. I don't care about many of the things Americans do, I prefer the atmosphere of the outdoor shops and pubs, rather then the flourescent rigid structures you see in the majority of the United States.

Now, with a little time to spare, and a shockingly low travel cost (750 dollars round trip to Europe rather then 450 dollars round trip to Minnesota. I just might be ready to go back. You may be wondering if this is wise, considering it is in the "off" season. But in fact, that is exactly why I am going. I want to visit the people, as much as the places. In the off season, I will have the chance to get the real perspective of what europe is like, without having to battle the crowds.

Now cost may seem like an issue, but it really is not. I will be couchsurfing the entire time. My rail pass is going to be unlimited travel for 1 month, so even if i decide to change itineraries, it wont affect my cost, and because it is the off season, it will be incredibly cheaper.

I plan to keep a weblog of the entire journey, so you should see way more posts across the next month. Until then, happy reading.

Note to self: pack EVERYTHING

Hi again,
I know I haven't written in a few weeks. Unfortunatly that is the common affect College has on its attendees. I have benn busy preparing projects, studying (ok not THAT much time), and trying to finish of the quarter on a good note. It was quite a bit of work, but I am almost finished. Two finals to go!

This thursday, my intent is to run for the hills, in a manner of speaking. I am headed home to Minnesota after my last final. I need to move all my stuff to either my roomate's house for next year(she will be staying on campus and was nice enough to offer storage space) or pack it in to my car for the solo journey home. For those of you that don't actually really know where MN is, its about 1,057 miles West of my home in Rochester.

Granted, I wil not be completely alone. I will have my snake and 14 fish to accompany me. (Big Mama had babies AGAIN!) Powerthirst(that is the males name) just wont leave her alone. HAHA ;)

My goal is to reach Home by the night of the 23, however, more realistically will be home sometime on the 24th. I am super excited to see everyone back at home. It has been quite a while. I am not excited to see all the gas prices on the way home though. They just scare me. Anyway, keeping this short so I will have stuff to write about tomorrow.

Thanks for reading and Good Night/Morning/both.

WORD OF THE WEEK:

Powerthirst

A youtube video advertising for a fictional energy drink. It mentions super-spawning babies. Hence, I decided to name my fish that. what are you gonna do?