The best way to spread Christmas cheer...

Whoa, where to begin? This past week was INSANE. Really, insane. I guess I'll start by saying that I cannot believe that it is Friday already and I am done with both VeCo (ha) classes and my internship. Now that's crazy. For the sake of brevity and the sanity of any readers, I will not account for every second of this past week. Here are some highlights...

Monday: Work, Laundry at Madou (always a good time), dinner with Evelyn

Tuesday: Class, "marathon" run through Cinquintaire, W Park, and the Forest with Evelyn and Austin (see pictures, I ran with the camera), dinner at Madou, Brussels Christmas markets at St. Catherine, Monk with Austin, Alayna, and Dave

Wednesday: Work, one last Happy Hour at Ralph's with all the Furman people, Dinner/ Cafe Hopping with Molly (I tried Christmas beer and it is really nothing special, just dark and oh so heavy)

Thursday: Run in Louise Park with Austin, Last Kathleen class/ Christmas caroling in French (yeah, it's true. tis the season?!), Last Palo class (and it was the best one all term, thanks to Jack), Family Christmas party at Madou + slumber party

Friday: Last day of work + champagne party in my honor! Aroma with Alayna, strolling through the Christmas markets, SUBWAY (a sweet, sweet taste of home); old brothel bar with Fiona and Mide, girls from Alayna's office (that sounds really sketchy and it is not). Be sure to ask to see my St. Nick's present... it is unbelievable.

All I can say is 'tis the season for lots of holiday fun and unfortunately, little sleep! Dad, if you read this, I promise I do my school work but I choose not to account for all those hours (for the sake of brevity...right? oui.). Anyways, I am soaking up my last couple days here, visiting all my favorite cafes, restaurants, districts, etc. I cannot wrap my mind around December 12, an end to this experience. Though I am ready, the reality of HOME (in just 5 days) has yet to sink in.