Oh, America...

So I guess I should mention that I'm back in the States now. I flew in Friday night and, while I'm still working on one last essay for Edinburgh Uni, I'm officially back home! I still have some pictures from the Highlands and my last few days in Scotland to post, hopefully that will happen soon.
It's so very strange to be back in America. On the way back, I found myself sticking to groups of Brits and generally feeling like I couldn't relate to the Americans around me. It's settling down now that I'm back home. My accent is back full force and I got to drive my car today! I'll be back in Mississippi on Saturday for the big move in and will be taking classes at Northwest all summer. Come visit, yeah?
Can't wait to see you all!

M

Hey all!

Okay,
I know I epically fail at updating. It's bad. But I've just posted tons of pictures from my Greek vacation! Sorry it took so long, but you see... my camera battery died the day I got there. It was tragic. For the record, they do not carry Fujifilm or Fujifilm compatible batteries ANYWHERE in Greece! Ugh. I hope you love the pictures, they're all courtesy of Amanda, who was sweet enough to let me highjack her camera for the week. All of the pictures are from Athens or Poros. Enjoy! I'll try to update soon, maybe with some birthday pictures!!!!
Love and miss you all!
M

Greece Pictures!

Okay, top to bottom, i think? Me in the hostel that Amanda and I crashed at at 4 a.m. when our flight landed. Orange tree- I don't think you understand... the entire island smelled like orange blossoms, everywhere you went, it was amazing! The next two are the Plaka area of Athens, you can see the Acropolis at the top of the second. The next is a dormant volcano overlooking Athens, and after that is a stairway leading up to a collection of 5 or 6 restaurants, one of which we ate at...
And now we have the Poros Pictures... The first (with all of the little cottages) is Poros Town from the ferry, and the next is of these pretty purple flowers that were EVERYWHERE. The water picture is to show how amazingly clear and beautiful the water was on the island... you could see to the water even when it was 4 or 5 feet deep. The pretty mermaid statue on Poros Town wasn't turned on, but we took a picture anyway! Gosh, sorry this is so so long! The next four are the beach and the wonderful! Hotel Eleonas. Seriously, such a beautiful hotel! The last 6 are Amanda and I playing around at the Acropolis... There was so so much gelato (hence the ice cream cones) and you can see the Parthenon at the top of the last picture!

Sorry I've been M.I.A...

Hey guys,

Sorry about the extreme lack of updating. In the last three weeks: my Cousin Beth and Aunt Janie came to Scotland on a surprise visit that I had NO IDEA ABOUT and I completely freaked and they whisked me away to LONDON for four days; two of my final essays came due (10 page analytical papers, blegh); and my dear Andy came to visit for a week. It's been more than a little nuts.

So here ya go, as a reward for your patience, you get a bajillion picture update. It'll have to tide you over until after my Mom and Grandmother visit next week so I can post pictures from the DUBLIN that is happening while they are here. Gah, I'm so excited. 

Enjoy the pictures.

Love and miss all of you!

M

Sightseeing!

Okay, here we go: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Big Ben and Parliament, the Globe Theatre, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Waterloo!, and Trafalgar Square. (p.s., climbing that Lion was easy, getting down was NOT!)

Madame Toussauds!

Top to Bottom: Elvis for Grammie, Clooney, Johnny Depp looking very unhappy, Yes, that is Patrick Stewart and yes, I immediately thought of Timothy, Audrey for Laney, and finally, I didn't get to see a real palace guard, so I made faces at the wax one... 

Hyde Park

Top to Bottom: Hyde Park Fountain, the Park, JOHN DEERE!, Me and Aunt Janie, Me and Beth, the Fountain, Peter Pan Statue, and the Princess Diana Fountain.