Antwerpen, Belgium

Somehow I made it here. The last time that I was in Antwerp I was thirteen however, things look just the same.
After a very sad departure, I ended up in the middle seat of an international flight between a charismatic American with a sugar mama and an adorable Belgian girl who is destined to be my best friend (nevermind that she speaks French). Considering the circumstances and the amenities lacking on the plane, I couldn't have asked for better! So far I've spent the day observing Dutch conversation and drinking entirely too much espresso. Did I mention that my uncle has recently moved into a renovated post office, located on the square where we spent dinner listening to an orchestra warming up below the balcony??? How perfect! Beautiful architecture, food, and music. Good night- it is only 4:30 for you but it is way past my bedtime!

All I am missing is amazing NC water!!!

Goodbye Boone, Hola Sevilla

It feel like any other day in Brevard but, it is Wednesday so that means I leave tomorrow. How did September 2nd happen so fast??? I promise I will get excited! My security blanket is that I am leaving tomorrow to fly to Belgium where I will meet my mom and other family--so it's not quite the day of reckoning.

I need to do my final packing and errands but, I have been feeling really nostalgic about leaving Boone and college for that matter! I am so going to miss fall in the mountains, football games, snow, trivia at Galileo's, homemade dinner with friends, themed parties, mimosas, birthdays, Thai Food, and mostly, all of the incredible people who became my best friends!!!