As in true Scottish fashion, it rained like the dickens today. After spending two weeks in nearly perfect weather and then to be welcomed back to this was a little¬†disappointing. The funny part about it… I am so excited to be back even with the rain! It is just such typical UK weather that I feel right back at home wearing my rain coat all day every day just in case that cloud decides to let loose for the next half hour and then make way for the sun again.
As I was walking back from class today while it was pouring mind you, I looked up and over the buildings in front of me I could make out the castle in the middle of town. It hit me… I am still in freaking Scotland! ¬†Not for a moment was I sad to be leaving vacation and coming back. Everything has just become so second nature. Going to class in a castle, having the view of a mountain outside my flat, paying a small fortune every time I buy groceries, running next door to the pub for a pint with the guys on a random Thursday night, riding a double decker bus around the city every day, hearing that oh so fun scottish accent… I could keep going forever. It has all just become second nature and it hit me today that I cant take a moment for granted because as sad as it is I will have to leave one day. Lesson of the day: appreciate everything and everyone around me.
Geoff!
I loved seeing your photos of Italy… I really hope to get back someday. Enjoy every moment– you are so fortunate! Have fun with the family during their visit! Wish we could come see you!! Take care–
Auntie Deb, Uncle Stephen & the Kids