Roommates

Last night was incredibly fun - my roommates and I bought a pannetone and some Prosecco and we ate together before going to this really cute local caffe/bar to hear a friend of ours play the guitar and sing. There were tons of JCU students there and he was really good - we had a great time! I got to see some friends Ive made and say goodbye to them, since everyone is leaving for home today and tomorrow. My roommates and I went to this sandwich shop and got a snack and then headed back for more music before going home for good. We all crashed into deep slumber and the next thing I know, Hrissy is waking me up at 5 AM to say goodbye. I think the grogginess made everything a little easier - I was still half asleep - but even so, I felt the fact that I wouldnt see her for a really long time. Then, later in the morning Irene and I got up and went to the local English bookstore to get a novel for her train ride and one for my plane trip. We walked and talked for the last time through the streets of our neighborhood - at least, for a while. When it was time for her to go catch her train (I hope she made it...we were running late) we hauled her very heavy suitcase down our incredibly steep, very tall flight of stairs and went to the main road nearby to catch a taxi. When we hugged and said goodbye we both started crying. I put her in the taxi and walked back home. It is hard to remember all of the fun and important things we did this semester and also really amazing to think about. It seems like only yesterday that my dad dropped me off and I hugged him goodbye outside of my apartment downstairs. I remember when we first went to the orientation at the school together - before we knew each other at all - and yet, we were always really close. Its strange to think of how far I have come this semester and how much Ive grown without getting a little teary eyed.
Tomorrow morning I leave very early. Next stop: home.