As my days at Oxford dwindle, I get to spend some time reflecting on the last two months of my abroad experience. It's been a wild ride and I'm going to miss so many of the friends I've gotten so close with, but, most importantly, I am going to miss all of the places I can all-too-often be seen stuffing my face in. Of course, it really just wouldn't be fair if I didn't create some sort of comprehensive list for me to read and cry about later. So here is my "In Memoriam":

Today I took off my shoes and noticed, for the first time, calluses that have formed on my soles and the backs of my ankles. This I attribute to the mass amount of walking I have been doing since arriving in Dublin. I’m thoroughly glad I bought good walking boots when I got here, otherwise I’d definitely be in pain. It’s a good thing I got a Fitbit for my birthday, as it has been recording the impressive number of steps that I’ve been able to reach.

One of the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Rome is the Colosseum. Needless to say, I had to take my parents to see this miraculous site, as well as tour and embrace it.

Going out is always fun when you're in a large, bustling city. The combination of friends, novelty, excitement, and eagerness makes for some sure-to-be great times and unforgettable moments. Tokyo, much like other cities around the world, has a vibrant nightlife culture. However, unlike some of the more familiar places in the world, Tokyo may seem to pose a challenge for those new to the culture yet still eager to explore the night and party in Asia.

Tokyo Part 2: Tokyo People and Experiences

I dedicated my last post entirely to art around Tokyo, makes sense granted I am an artist. So this one I will dedicate solely to the amazing people I met and the fantastic experiences that usually followed; or just some really great experiences where I didn't meet anyone haha. I think it would be most sensible to just go chronologically, so without further ado...

第１日：ハローウエイン

Echte Liebe and the Yellow Wall - lyrics 

(loose references to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Theme song, let’s see if you can catch em)

Oooooooh

You know I told them I was coming.

[Verse 1] Echte Liebe

Ever since I first saw them play,

            The sky was very gray on the morning I got lost in Vienna. The wind was bitter, sharp, pulled at the thin blue shirt I’d put on earlier that day before leaving my hotel for a run through the city. Now, hours after that run, I wished for a sweater, shivered slightly as I made my way through the streets.

This last weekend I went to Geneva with some friends to see what Switzerland has to offer. I was fortunately not disappointed with my experiences traveling through this mountainous land.