I leave for Paris in a couple hours so this will be the last time I post for a bit. I'll be doing my best to upload a photo a day to my Facebook but I can't upload a photo via my iphone to here- I did try haha. Enjoy my last 15 and wish me luck!
16. A picture of someone who inspires you
I'm lucky to have my grandma so close to me. And she truly is one of the people who inspire me the most. She's never said a bad word about anyone. That's really hard to do! And a bit frustrating at times. But never a bad word about anyone- oh well, anyone except Bush.
17. A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
My housemates. For sure. I really got lucky that they ended up being my housemates. They made Swansea a home. I'll be very sad to leave them when the time comes.
18. A picture of your biggest insecurity
I'm scared of not measuring up. To other people's hopes, expectations, ideas of me. My own included. That's my biggest insecurity I think- though I'm getting better.
19. A picture and a letter
These are all my letters. All the ones I brought with me and all the ones I've received since I've been here. This picture makes me feel so loved. I'm such a lucky girl.
20. A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
I don't want to go getting greedy or anything... but I so want to go to Bora Bora. So so badly. It will happen before I die. Simply because I'm that determined. But really- do you see that picture? Who wouldn't want to escape there for a bit....
21. A picture of something you wish you could forget
This is a drawing of mine. Yea... I wish I could forget I don't have umm pretty much any skill when it comes to drawing. I think that is an amazing talent. Also to sing. Not that I sound like a dying bird or anything that drastic, but still, a nicer voice couldn't hurt.
22. A picture of something you wish you were better at
Somethings are worth getting angry about. And somethings are worth staying angry about. I however have never been too good at either. Which I'm told is a good thing. Probably, but it doesn't make it any less frustrating when I realize I should be angry, want to still be angry...and yet am not. Oh well, we all struggle.
23. A picture of your favorite book
Because it is my favorite book, of course I brought it with me. I've read it 3 or 4 times. It never gets old and it is definitely my favorite, though I love the author.
24. A picture of something you wish you could change
The melting ice caps. The fact that these darling polar bears, a vanishing species now, are struggling for life due to our inconsideration of our earth's atmosphere. Yea- I have my deep moments. And this is something that truly upsets me and that I wish I could change.
25. A picture of your day
So I'm blatantly lying because truthfully I'll be on a coach for the better part of today. But the last day I took pictures this was one of them. This is a housemate Caroline and I at Varsity- it was a good day =)
26. A picture of something that means a lot to you
When I get things in the mail. This is my second card bouquet pictured here- from home of course. If you can't tell it says "Thank you for being you! <3 Mommy Brown" It's the small things like this that truly mean the world to me.
27. A picture of you and a family member
This is me and my little sister Zoe. I'm not sure if I didn't realize it before, or it was something that came to light after reading her letter.... but she thinks so much of me. Really. She's one of my best friends. And I'm hers. We get each other through. We define what sisters ought to be- in my opinion.
28. A picture of something you're afraid of
Mimes scare me to death! It's really sad. I first discovered this in Italy with my mom and my friend Emily. I would walk on the other side of the street, and the other side of my mom and Emily in order to avoid them. I've never been a fan of clowns- the circus was not a good time for me as a child- so maybe it has to do with the face paint or something. Whatever the reason may be, I still freak out seeing them. Makes Covent Garden in London an experience for whoever I'm with anyway lol.
29. A picture that can always make you smile
Believe it or not- that is me. Getting squished by a camel. Blame my brother for that one. Every year my siblings and I and Grandma go on a vacation. Last year we went to Branson, Missouri and near there was a drive through animal safari that Zoe wanted to go to. This was the result. My brother was in the back with the camera taking the picture- and holding the food which the camel was after. Thus the smooshing of my face haha.
30. A picture of someone you miss
I know I've already mentioned this.... but I really really miss my puppy. I miss people from home- friends and family. But I feel the worst about leaving my dog and cat behind. Because they are probably wondering where I went, why I left. I miss my dog Sammy the most. But I miss my cat Squirt sleeping on me, fitting into the curve of my back.
And that's it! Now you know a little bit more about me. And I'm sure I'll have tons to share when I get back. Paris, Greece, Italy and Ireland- here I come!