On a personal note

I realize that my latest posts have been really factual without much personal input. Ive been so busy running around taking so much in, I didn't know how else to convey my experiences. But I did want to take a moment to share my own thoughts.

I cannot emphasize how fast the time has past in the last three weeks. A whole month abroad seemed very intimidating to me before I left, but now I'm wondering where the time went. I feel like there is still so much I need to do and see. Unfortunately my classes have made me feel slightly trapped for time, if I could do anything differently it would be to take only one class instead of two. Every moment is precious here, and I felt like I wasted a lot of it reading and writing for my culture class instead of actually experiencing the city.

While I've had a blast over here seeing and learning as much as I could, I will be ready to come home next Saturday. I miss my family, Andrew, and everyone else. I have been gone for some important moments in their lives, and I wish I hadn't. Still, I do not regret a single coming here overall.

One month was the perfect amount of time for me to stay here. I think I've learned so much by actually living in and not simply visiting Paris. I don't think I could stay much longer away from Texas, but the time has past quickly enough for me to enjoy everything here.