Mononucleiosis takes over

Well I've managed to somehow contract the kissing disease. For the past few weeks I've barely managed to make it 20 minutes without experiencing narcoleptic type episodes (alright, I'm a bit dramatic). Yep, it's been a load of fun. No physical activity or alcohol for a month - senior year - woohoo!!! My spring break plans had included mastering the slopes in Steamboat and nights out at the local watering holes, but that has quickly been replaced by a trip to recover at my grandparents in the Appalachians. Lucky to have my Gigi to bring me hot tea and make me homemade chicken noodle soup!

Should be my uniform for the next few weeks.

Will be spending the next few weeks cozied up in front of the fireplace with a good book!

Visiting our Spanish family

Alicante, Spain 

Mariel and I spent our first 3 days in Alicante, Spain visiting our "Spanish family". We ate a lot and drank even more. Lots of relaxing! I didn't take many pictures but here are a few.


 Backyard view of the mountains... ocean on the other side!

Citrus trees EVERYWHERE

Downtown Alicante promenade

Great colors in downtown Alicante

Santa Barbara Castle in the distance from the harbor

Deliciousness!!!
Homemade torta boba with a cup of warm thick and creamy Spanish hot chocolate

Homemade mona con huevo - a traditional Spanish Easter pastry 

Wine cellar

Campo de comida - traditional Easter dish made with potatoes 

Homemade paella made in the outdoor barbeque oven. YUM!!!

With Ivan & David

Spring Breaking It

And I'm off! I'll be gone for a few weeks traveling for the remainder of my spring break. Now I'll give you three little hints as to where I'm going:

I'll have limited internet access but I'll try to post a few times! xxx

Home Is Where The Heart Is

I realized I sort of failed to mention a milestone: last Friday was my last day EVER of classes at LSE. Yep, after what seems like 11 weeks of nonstop work I finished Lent Term and am now sitting pretty on a 5 week spring break. Very last minute (on Friday) I decided I needed to come home for a little R & R. So Monday I hopped on a flight and now here I am! It has been sooooo good to be home. Home cooked meals and unreal temperatures (80s) have meant ultimate relaxation. Although, I've got to start studying for exams (yuck!). In April I am headed to Spain, Morocco, and Scotland for the rest of my break. Then 2 weeks of revision before finals.... AHHHH! It is all coming to an end. I am so glad I am able to spend some quality time with my parents (and pups) before chaos hits.

:)