One Word

Until more time presents itself, here are some one-word descriptions of my experiences so far.

Overall Experience: OVERWHELMING

Food: INTERESTING (I really miss my kitchen and might just become a vegetarian).

Roommates: FANTASTIC

City Smells: PUNGENT

Professor Judd: KNOWLEDGEABLE

Professor Stratford: ENTHUSIASTIC/FUNNY

Dr. Jackson: BRILLIANT

The Center: BEAUTIFUL

Prayer Call: FASCINATING

Homework: INTENSE

Weather: BREEZY

Professors' Children: ADORABLE

My Brain: FRAZZLED

My Heart: EXPANDING

I am honestly completely overwhelmed right now. There really is not a better word to describe what I am feeling. I love it here. I would be lying if I said otherwise, but I am overwhelmed with homework, emotion, and the overall experience of moving to foreign country with 81 other students.  

U.S.A.

9:17 pm

Brain to Annie, "You should really finish your final speech for public speaking on Thursday."

Annie to Brain, "I've been trying to for the past 3 hours, but it turns out there are quite a few ways you can speak about voting."

Brain to Annie, "Maybe you should take a break and look at some inspiration instead of information."

Annie to Brain, "Genius idea, lets go make a quick playlist of all my favorite American marches and patriotic songs.

..............................................................15 minutes later..........................................................

9:33 pm

Brain to Annie, "I think it's time to get back to work."

Annie to Brain, "Really?!?! I'm really enjoying this and you know I do so much better when I can talk through things with someone other than you."

Brain to Annie, "Yep, it's time and I promise you'll thank me tomorrow, just you wait."

Annie to Brain, "OK, I guess I'll listen to your logic tonight, considering you do tend to know what's best."

 

9:39 

Time to write the world's best 5 minute persuasive speech on voting. Wish me luck!