Monday: I had my Politics 321 final this day, so most of the morning and afternoon were spent in class and studying. The test went well, and I think I clinched a good grade for the course! Later that night I went to the Bible Study that Kelly leads. I actually am not so religiously inclined that I feel this was really for me, but I mostly wanted to go to show support for my friend Kelly. It turned out to be really laid back and relaxed and I enjoyed just chatting with several girls from the program. After the study, I made an appearance at Das Boot, that turned out to be hanging out with Cody and his friends for quite some time. A group of them all came here together and I have become pretty close with them!
Tuesday: I had class in the morning and that afternoon I went for a walk with my friend Allie (confession: our several times a week walks often include stops at the 1 euro/1 scoop gelato place in Differdange) after lunch. I had really been wanting to go into Lux city for an afternoon, but sadly I was the only one of my friends who didnt have class, and I couldnt find anyone to go with me. I decided to just be brave, however, and go by myself. It turned out to be so fun! The weather was perfect, like high 60s/low 70s, and I first headed to the city center. I walked all around and browsed in a ton of cute boutiques I had never known existed. I went to my favorite European store, Zara, and bought a great pair of blue strappy shoes that would match both my prom dress and dress for Mike's wedding that I just couldn't resist. I also found a large carnival/fair thing going on near the city center in honor of the upcoming holiday (May 1st- National Worker's Day- is a big deal here) and I walked around and took in all the sites and sounds. On my way back to the train station, I found a little trail that lead down to this park and the Grund, the area of Lux City in the valley that is down below most of the city. I walked on the trail for awhile, and found a bench in a gorgeous setting, where I just sat and took it all in. It was a great afternoon, and I found myself appreciating Lux City so much more. Seeing it in the spring in nice weather when everything is in bloom is so different than the brutally cold winter, and I find myself falling more and more in love with it each time. I have been wanting to explore the city more, and I am so glad I took Tuesday to do it and hope I can visit a few more times before I leave. That night, I gave myself a pedicure and manicure in anticipation for the next days prom and watched a movie with my roommates. Fun times.
Wednesday: This day was largely devoted to one of the best activities of the year: MUDEC prom! So. much. fun. I went home right after class, and got ready with my one roommate. I wore this dress I bought in the fall from Anthropologie that is quite spring and fun and looked quite lovely if I do say so myself with my new Zara heels. I had a lovely date in my dear friend Cody who is adorable and asked me via a facebook event entitled "will you go to mudec prom with Cody?" Sadly, I didn't actually see the event (this is why you should not ignore facebook events) but Cody told me about it right when we arrived and we immediately decided to be dates! We had a blast together and I am going to miss him dearly next year! Prom began by taking a few pics at the chateau, then we headed to a river boat cruise on the Moselle River. It was amazing and just the perfect beginning to the night. The weather was gorgeous, everyone looked great all spifed up, and the wine was flowing. I just mingled and had so much fun talking to all these people I have come to know so well! People joke about how MUDEC is very high school all the time, and while it can be a bad thing, it is also so cool how close everyone has become. I am going to miss them so much! But anyway, from the boat cruise, we then went to a fancy restaurant outside Differdange for dinner and an awards banquet. They awarded about 6 scholarships, and I was so happy when they announced the first one and Cody was the winner! I was shocked when they gave away the other one in that category (for academic achievement and admirable Luxembourg citizenship) and I won! I really had not been expecting it and was just thrilled! Its kind of a blur when I went up to receive the award, I just remembering smiling a ton, shaking the deans hands, and laughing when the whole room burst into the chorus of "Sweet Caroline." For some reason, everyone loves that song here, and I get serenaded at least once a week- even more when I go out to the boot at night haha! Anyway, it was a pretty special moment and I am so thankful for the committee for choosing me! After the awards, we ate a delicious dinner, chatted with everyone, and I thanked my two professors who I had a strong suspicion nominated me for the awards. Then, we headed downstairs where there was a bar and huge dance floor! The rest of the night was pretty wild, and may have rivaled my actual prom in how fun it was (only thing missing was the famous Kyle). We danced up a storm and had so much fun!! Ill always remember that night as a great ending to my wonderful semester!!
Thursday: Luckily I did not have class this day, and I think most people were happy about this. I did come into the chateau for lunch and then stayed most of the afternoon to work on my museum box that I wrote about earlier. I am happy with the way it turned out and will have to show it to you guys when I get home! Last night, I went out to dinner with Margaret, Ali (my roommate), and Kelly to the Italian place in Differdange that is really nice! We had a fun time laughing about and recapping all the craziness from Prom the night before. I did some homework when I got home and relaxed.
Friday- That is today! I had class this morning and now am just hanging out in the cave writing this blog. I am thinking about going out in the city tonight, but I have not made a decision- I need to be rested up in store for Beer Olympics which is taking place tomorrow. Yes, MUDEC is having beer olympics in a Luxembourg park, and yes, I will be representing and honoring my Virginia heritage as a member of the Confederacy team wearing all the Southern clothes I own.
Wish me luck.....
Care
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