The Start of Something... Well, Just the Start of Something

We're not going to Guam, are we? -Frank Lapidus 

(Kudos to those of you who know where this quote is from.)

 I never thought I would be returning to Europe this soon. It's been four years since those two amazing weeks, most memories of which have already left my quickly-shrinking brain. Now I will be living in Europe for a month's time, doing as the Europeans do. I am both scared and excited, shocked and awed. Not even a month's time will not do justice for this deeply cultural continent. There is no doubt that I will not accomplish my entire to-do list, but here are the facts so far:

• I will be leaving Lambert for Atlanta on Sunday afternoon and then will be flying to Brussels on Sunday evening. The plane, if on schedule, will land 8:30 AM Brussels time, and we will be starting class later that day (thankfully we're just covering the syllabus).
• I am taking two classes: Cross-Cultural Journalism and History of Europe. Technically I already have Cross-Cultural Journalism done, but the Study Abroad Office allowed me to take it as an elective.
• I will be spending a weekend in London from Saturday, June 20-Monday, June 22. We will be going to the BBC that Monday for class and head back to Brussels that evening.
• There are only three other people on this trip and around 4-6 people doing the internship trip (they are already there, and they will stay there when we leave on July 7). I know no one on this trip, but since my whole life has consisted of me joining groups of complete strangers, it doesn't bother me at all.

I will try my best to update my blog if I have anything fun/exciting/crazy/rewarding to post, but my availability to long-term Internet access is currently unknown. I will also post some photos on here for your enjoyment and curiosity.

Twich's Drink of the Day: Every time I post a new blog, I will list either a favorite drink (or something I would never recommend trying) and give a brief description of it. Call it soulless advertising, call it whatever you may, but I call it a way to keep my memory sharp.

Twich's Place of the Day: This could be a museum, a small town, a major city, or even a shop of some kind. There will most likely be a picture accompanied with it. Just another way to keep my memories of this trip from fading away.