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Of course I had to wear my Paris dress for the occasion, and even in the freezing cold I was determined to get my picture spinning on the top of it! I wish I could describe what it feels like to look out and see the whole city lit up. It really is one of those moments when you can't help but think to yourself "Wow, here I am." We ended up having hot chocolate ON the Eiffel Tower in the cafe on the main floor where the restaurant is. Mmmm, it hit the spot.
Then Tuesday was Valentine's Day! Not many people can say they've been in the city of love on Valentine's day! Sure I didn't have someone send my roses and a poem, but I had my best friends to spend the day shopping with! And to me that's the perfect day! I finally got the bag that I've wanted the whole time I've been in Paris, so I'm super glad I finally bought it, and I got some souvenirs for my family! Then I spent the rest of the night eating lots and lots of chocolate (thanks to my valentine Kimmy!) and studying for finals and writing my final paper for Theology!
Today was my last day in Paris! I took my Theology final and Art final; hopefully I keep both of those A's! Then we had a big dinner prepared by the kitchen staff which was really thoughtful of them. And of course us girls went out for one last drink in Paris! We went to the Latin Quarter to a bar called 'Latin Corner' and it was a blast! With drinks like "Oh My God", "Love Actually", "Screaming Orgasm", and "Friends with Benefits" you know it's going to be a good night! And the bartenders were dancers also hahahaa it was a riot. I met my Paris lover; we shared a moment when he made me spank him that I will never forget. When I told him I was leaving for Rome the next day he said he'd come along, but I don't think he'd fit in my suitcase. I'm already 47 pounds at a 50 pound limit, ah! Then I came home and skyped Emma and my Mom, which only made me more excited for Rome!
These past five weeks have really gone by faster than I could ever imagine. I knew that they'd fly by, but now that I know I'm going to be on a plane to Rome in just six hours I wish I had more time here! To think I've done so much and seen so much, I really am blessed. Normandy, Versailles, London, Dublin, and Paris all in five weeks! All of the art I've seen in the Musee d'Orsay and Louve and Centre Pompedui, being on top of the Arc de Triumphe and the Eiffel Tower, seeing the catacombs, attending mass at Notre Dame and St. Sulpice, boat ride down the Seine River... the list goes on and on. It has definitely been a learning experience in itself. Traveling to other countries on our own (and getting snowed in London on top of that!) while living out of a backpack, and just living on my own in a whole new country! This trip has definitely put things into perspective and what I appreciate most. I can only hope that one day those who I love will be able to have these experiences that I lucky enough to have. And to think that this is only the beginning! I still have Rome and Seville to discover, with trips to Prague, Vienna, and Barcelona already booked and perspective trips to Venice, Florence, and hopefully Moracco or Portugal underway! All of this and I am still only nineteen years old. I'm one lucky gal. And I'm even luckier to have family and friends who have supported me thus far! So many times throughout this trip so far I think of my siblings or friends and think "if only they were here to share this with". Luckily I will be able to with Ry and my mom is just 15 days!! One day I will bring my dad to Europe and show him everything I have seen and even more, and I will visit Brett and Em when they study abroad on their own. It's only fair for them to have the same experiences that I have been lucky enough to.
But enough with the sappy stuff. It's time for Rome!! As as the saying goes, "When in Rome, do as Romans do", and I cannot wait to see what that's all about!
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