Its the most wonderful time of the year

Its that time of the year again...not the holidays...but the end of term.  This always seems to be the most stressful time of year for me, because I have to juggle the end of term push and holiday shopping.  I am working really hard on my assignments, yet I am feeling like I am not making any progress.  Maybe once I have printed everything out it should help me feel better.  Just feeling a bit tense.

Another strange feeling that I have had  lately, is that this is starting to feel like home to me.  We moved house right before I came to England, so going home for Christmas doesn't really feel like going home as much as it feels like going to some strange house.  I feel like I have started to settle in here.  I know Preston really well, and I am relaxed walking around.  It is going to feel weird going back to America, but I definitely miss my family, so it will be great to see them.  I am excited for my mom's (mum's?) cooking, and seeing friends at Christmas parties.  I will be excited about coming back to Uni in January.  

A totally unoriginal idea...stolen from JP

So JP wonders what everyone is looking forward to in 2009....Here are my thoughts...

1.  Coming back to Preston after Christmas Break

2.  Finishing my first year of Uni, studying French and Spanish

-Epreuves Auditives...woo!

3.  Hopefully joining the International Society, and going to Blackpool with them.

4.  Planning a trip to Nice.

5.  Seeing some more gigs.

6.  Hopefully getting some sort of job.

7.  Seeing the Secret Life of Bees....a film off of my favourite book in the whole wide world.

8.  Eating a proper English Breakfast at some point.

9.  Finishing my French Essay...due in on the 7th of January.

10. Going to Liverpool with Kirsty

There you have it, I have run out ideas...I will post some more if any more thoughts come up.

Takeaway

One of my favourite things about England is the Indian takeaway.  Right now, my housemates and I have ordered some chicken korma, and two samosas.  I am so gonna miss the Indian food when I go home for Christmas.  

Also, I was thinking about the weather in Preston today.  It hasn't rained as much as I expected, but when it rains, it really rains...like today, when I had to walk to a place that was halfway to Asda.  That was fun...

I also love the pub culture.  I went to have a few drinks with some friends tonight and I really like the atmosphere of a pub, compared to that of a bar.  

Well, better eat before the food gets cold....

So this is my first blog...ever...so I am slightly intimidated.  I am excited nonetheless.  I am planning on writing down some of the adventures I have now that I am at uni in England.  I have had many adventures and debacles so far, and will probably encounter some more.  More coming soon...