My last week here in Europe is shaping up to be an intense one.
First, I wasn’t aware/spaced out/totally forgot that I have an oral exam on Friday. And this ORAL EXAM (egads) is in front of more than one person. I am guessing that this project really does resemble a Masters thesis with each passing day. I’m not sure what to expect, but here’s to hoping that it isn’t a total disaster. I need any luck you can spare, as I’m woefully unprepared.
Second, I booked tickets to go to the Prague Royal Orchestra next Tuesday. It seems like one of the ways to mesh two loves: cellos and castles. The concert is in St. George’s Basilica, which is located in Prague Castle. Beyond the concert, I have no plans for Prague, so any suggestions are welcome. Plus, I’ll be traveling alone so I have no ones agenda holding me down.
Third, I’ll be back in Seattle on Thursday, so let’s meet up for coffee or something. I’m really excited to be back, and am a bit surprised it’s already time to come home.
Lastly, while it’s something I don’t really talk about here (or with anyone, really) I just wanted to brag for a minute that December is my 5th month of sobriety. Being in Europe without drinking has been really difficult, but totally worth the struggle. I know the holidays are really rough on me and typically a time to get blackout-drunk. Since I know other folks have a similar distaste for these days, I’d like to try to make it a more positive time for me and my people. Cookie and tea parties, anyone?
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Good for you! 10 more days until you are back home!
Love ya girl.
I quit drinking for 2 months, then attempted moderate “social” drinking for about half a week. It did not go well at all. So I’m back to sobertimes for the foreseeable future.
I’d drink some tea. Do people dunk their cookies in their tea? I don’t think they do.
Also, I have a sweet french press if you like coffee.
Hot damn, indeed! I’ll join you for tea and cookies any time, sweet thing!
I had my first oral final since being back at school this quarter. It was a skit in German. The assigned theme was “blind date”. My partner and I dressed up like men and hit on each other in front of the whole class. My partner wore facial hair and I Lederhosen. Even though I laughed most of the way through, everyone else was laughing so hard that no one really noticed. I say, just find some way of making your oral exam fun. Be silly, be American, and most of all, be you. No worries yo!