goodnight Amsterdam, and fare thee well

Dear Amsterdam,

As I contemplate the fact that I'll next see the sun set on another continent, I'm very pleased to have spent the last several weeks getting to know you.

You're a very lovely city, and I remain charmed by your deep, rich history. I've had a wonderful time here and I hope to return to your cobblestone streets again someday.

But I'm glad to be going home. I miss my native language, my queen-sized bed, my kitties, and my kitchen with it's full complement of counter-space and accompanying arsenal of utensils. I miss my friends and my school and my city, with its antiquated public transit system and a deep, rich history all its own.

So even though I know I'll miss you when I'm gone, right about now I just can't sleep for the anticipation of traveling homeward bound following the next sunrise.

Fondly,

Jacqui

countdown: 4 days

Well, my law school community service requirement has been met. With that obligation out of the way, I'm suddenly much more excited about the trip.

Maybe because I feel that I can better focus on my final pre-trip planning and chores. Maybe because there's really only 4 days until I'll be walking the streets of Amsterdam. Maybe it's because I've been watching things like this:

I dunno the reason, but I'm super stoked and ready to get packing! (And cleaning, because 'tis always best to return to a clean house...)