Things I will miss about the States....

1. American food. British food is weird. No offense, British friends, but it's weird and the peanut butter tastes funny.

2. My mother. The woman is crazy, and I love her. Who else would be so eager to get to target that she busts a tire trying to make a U-turn on Memorial Drive? (Poor Baby Ruth, I know.)

3. The weather. Yes, it's been sweltering here in Boston, but you know what it's been like in Britain? Cold and rainy. You know what it's going to be the rest of the summer? Cold and rainy. Blech.

4. American television. Am I even staying in places with T.V.? No idea. BBC2 and 3 are great and all, but when that's all you get (and that's when it's not raining) it gets old.

5. The Loeb and the HRDC. Despite the fact that I've been running around like a chicken with its head cut off for the past four days trying to get ready for my trip, I've still managed to be in the theater for at least an hour each of those days. For no apparent reason. It's an addiction. Cutting myself off cold turkey will not be easy.

But it's not all sadness and heartbreak. I love the U.K.! Otherwise I wouldn't be going back. So here are the Things I'm looking forward to in Britain/Europe:

1. British friends. Whether natives or visitors like me, it will be so exciting to meet up with people in Europe. There is something that feels so classy about meeting up with Harvard people in a London pub or an Amsterdam restaurant. Plus, Jack's party should be super-fun...

2. British food. It's weird, but oddly charming. Fish and chips? Awesomely greasy. M&S anything? To die for. Pub fare? Brilliant.

3. British drink. I did not try enough beers while I was there last time. I got too addicted to Pim's and Strongbow and lager. So I plan to branch out. Any suggestions?

4. The sights. Traveling is so awesome. There is nothing like it. I can't wait to see even more places and explore new landmarks.

5. Freedom. This is the freest summer I've ever had. I don't know what I'm going to do with myself. And I'm so thrilled about that.

Do you guys have any suggestions of where I should go? Will you be in Britain or Western Europe this summer? Want to visit/can I come visit you? Post here! I miss you all! I promise there are lots of posts and photos to come.

T minus 16 hours till takeoff! Wooo!