I finished up the Oxford program, and I can honestly say that it was probably the greatest summer of my life. In the whole span of things, I haven't lived that many summers, so hopefully I'll experience many more just as awesome as that, but for now, it definitely tops the list. I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this opportunity. I have made many new friends, and I know we'll continue to be friends back in Austin (if they'll have me...ha). I didn't post anything about my trip to Scotland, but I just lost track of it, and now I don't feel like doing it at all. Sorry, folks for the disappointment, but this is my blog and I'll run it how I want to run it. Ha...just kidding. The last week in Oxford, we really didn't do much except enjoy our last week in Oxford. There were still several things I wanted to do, but it was raining on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, so I didn't do it all. On Thursday, the weather cleared up and a group of us went punting alongside the river Cherwell, which is a tributary to the Thames (thanks again, Wikipedia). Most of the guys did the punting, but a few of the girls tried to as well. Some of the guys on my boat would jump into the icy cold river, and then climb back in. So the water kind of built up in our boat. The place where we rented the boats from will charge if there is a lot of excess water in it, so we had to pull alongside the bank and get out so the guys could bail out the water...haha. It was a lot of fun and a relaxing afternoon, and a nice way to end our days in Oxford. That evening, we had a banquet/ball to commemorate our time at Brasenose. When I return back to the states, I'm hoping I'll have a hint of a British accent...like Gwyneth Paltrow or Madonna...or maybe at least retain a few of the ways they say things. Like asking for the Toilets instead of restrooms or signs that say Way Out instead of Exit. Right now I am enjoying my time with Paw-paw and the tour here in Europe. I'll post stuff about that later.
Nina attempting to punt
The guys bailing our boat
Our amazing punter, Tom
The whole group before dinner
After the dinner, they pushed back the tables in the dining hall and a lady came to teach us how to dance like they did during Jane Austen's time. That was quite an experience.
Brittyne, Riou, Laura, Pete, and me
Riou and me
Sarah and me
The Regency dance teacher
Amanda and Nina
Hanging out
Me and Boss Tom
Everyone at the ATM's...uhh...I mean cash machines
The great Ed with Amanda and me
Mallory with her broken strap...we laughed about that for awhile.
Mallory and me at dinner one night...pretty much sums up our friendship...haha
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