I haven't written, as may or may not be obvious, because my life has been overrun with papers and articles and research. I've got a little over two months until I graduate, and trying to wrap up the loose ends is taking up all of my time (that and the Olympics!). But so far, so good. I got straight A's last semester, and I've maintained that so far this semester. My senior paper got accepted for presenting at SEWSA, and I have a couple of small publishing prospects. I'm starting to look seriously at PhD programs, as I'll spend a lot of time this summer and into the fall completing the application process. The job thing is still in the beginning phases, but I've put together a resume and in the next couple of weeks will start tracking down some serious options. I finally found not one but two white graduation dresses! All in all, the little things are lined up, and while this may not be the best time of my life, it needs to happen. I'm definitely looking forward to the coming year when I'll be working for real and hopefully doing a little freelance writing and some traveling on the side.
In other news, this month marks my departure from England (and my being stranded in the Great London "Blizzard") as well as my arrival in Germany. How can it have been a year already?! If only one could make a career out of studying abroad... While you've probably seen all the England and Germany picture you can stomach, here's my last of Nottingham and my first of Tuebingen:
And here's a little something from this semester:
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As your mum I realize you have not required my advice for a very long time, but you still allow me to share my unsolicited thoughts so here I go... There are so many cliches to describe your kind of maturity, grace and sense of self. Your head is, without a doubt, "screwed on tight." I have always been so proud that you are my daughter, even when I wasn't sure I could manage that headstrong adolescent attitude. Watching you grow stronger in your beliefs and philosophies with unwavering focus makes me marvel. I know that you will embrace this next phase of your life with the same fierce determination and fire that I have seen in your eyes since you took your first breath. We will always be here as your soft place to land. I love you my sweet bean.
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