"Suspended clear in the sky are the words that we sing in our dreams." ~oasis

I know I haven't updated since I got home; I've been incredibly busy. There's no way I can cover everything that's happened in the past month, but I guess I'll give an overview!

I saw U2 at Madison Square Garden two nights in a row (11/21 and 11/22), once from a seat and once from the floor. On the floor I was in the front row directly on the rail. It was perfect. I have some AMAZING pictures that I may post later. I was thisclose to Bono. So yeah, I can't even describe what a great experience those concerts were. And they played some of my absolute favorite songs ever, so I was thrilled. I got to stay with my friend who lives in the city, and it was great to see her. And I made a new friend, too, which is always good.

Thanksgiving was also great. I love Thanksgiving. Every year my big family squeezes about 50 people into a New York City apartment, which is so much fun. I got to catch up with all my cousins and I stuffed myself with wonderful, homemade food that I missed so much while in NZ.


I've been substitute teaching basically every day since I've been home. I mostly stick to my old high school. I've reconnected with my old teachers, which is interesting and fun. It's so strange to be "on their side" now. I sit in the faculty room during lunch and listen to them talk, which is fascinating to me, because you don't really know much about your teacher's lives while you're their student. I see a completely different side of them now.

What else...I'm sure there's more, but I'm distracted right now. Kim and I are going to see Pride and Prejudice soon. I'm sooo glad she's here, because I don't know what I would do without her. All my other friends are at schools far away!

Oh, another thing! I got my housing assignment for next semester. I'm living in a converted North Court lounge with 5 other girls. None of whom I know. Should be interesting.