So I haven't updated since we got back from Bath on Saturday because nothing has really happened...I have really gotten to know the library quite well though! I have been researching for a paper since then, I am writing it today, and turning it in tomorrow. Unfortunately, I have another one due on Monday so that process is going to be starting all over again with no break :( It's not that the work is difficult...I am finding the paper topics very interesting and pretty much easy to write about...but the research is just very tedious. We get book lists with like ten or twelve books and no real direction as to where in each book we can find information so it just takes a while to comb through everything. I am by no means complaining and it could definitely be a lot harder...I am just not quite used to this style of education and research yet but I know I will get there soon.

Last night was probably one of the most fun nights I have had in a while. I really haven't told you about the nightlife but its mostly pubs...although those close at 12 so after that we have to go to clubs. I kind of like that pubs close as 12 cause it gives me a reason to head to bed at a reasonable hour while still being able to be social! But last night we didn't even go out...Brittany and Antolina and I had a girls' night with wine and The Bachelorette. It was so much fun to just hang with the girls and be chill...we got to know each other a lot better to which is great!

For those of you that don't know...my mom and sister got back from Haiti late last night. I am so proud of both of them for going and I know that they had an amazing and life-changing time. I am especially so proud of my mom for braving the heat and conditions for something she is really passionate about...children...I heard she even plans on bringing a couple home with her (just kidding!) Anyway, I can't wait to hear about all of your adventures very soon!!!

I will update again once this paper is finished and I have had my tutorials for the week...hopefully I will have some more successful stories than the first ones!!! I hope everyone is doing great and please send me updates about how everyone is doing (especially you Tripsie...lets skype please!) Love you all lots and miss you too!

Courtney