My last night in the squeaky bed

So, this is my last post from my flat. The phone guy will be here Monday to turn off my phone (and therefore broadband). Tomorrow I leave for Central Europe and the next time I return, I will be sleeping on the couch. I've got three weeks of living out of a suitcase before I head home.

Looking at the pile of suitcases, boxes, etc in the corner, I've got some serious work cut out before I fly home. I still have too much stuff (this sounds vaguely familiar) and need to get that sorted. I keep thinking back to my last day in Charlotte when I had my car filled to the brim and I got a flat tire near Gastonia. I was so worried that the weight of the car had caused the flat. Now, I am worried that the zippers holding my suitcases together will bust. If my past has taught me anything, I should really think about reducing the amount of junk I am trying to bring back with me. We'll see...

I am really excited about this trip! I've done the tour-thing a lot since I've been here and each time the people dynamic has been very different. I'm excited to see how things will be with this group. I'm also psyched about the cities we are visiting. This is a part of Europe that I wasn't sure I'd get to see. It's also a huge part of history (my family's history, too) so I can't wait! Plus, I will be celebrating my birthday while I am away, so that will be cool too. Of course, nothing will beat Birthday Week, but I'm curious to see what Berlin nightlife has to offer a girl on her 30th birthday. Fingers crossed that things could get interesting.

I should really clear off my bed and try to get some sleep. It's an early morning for me. Hope everyone has a wonderful few weeks and I can't wait to see you all soon!!!

Dziekuje

I've spent the last six hours trying to learn Polish. I suck. My new flatmate, the one I will have for a week that is taking my place in the flat, and her boyfriend are trying to teach me all about Poland. We've been drinking Polish Vodka since 6:30 pm and I am beyond happy, on the verge of drunk-ness really. They are both so nice and wonderful!! And, polish vodka is wonderful too - so not clear but oh so tasty!

I know I am not making too much sense, but between the email I got from Krissie about last night's show and this evening, I am in heaven. K, you are the BEST and if I could give you a drunk Big A hug right now I would. I loved the Sprint videos/pictures, but the story behind them really made my day!! Am I always going to be known as the 'toxicity girl'? :)

I am getting more and more excited about my tour of Central Europe. And with Gregary and Dottie pointing out the highlights tonight, I am even more psyched! I've got pencil marks galore in my brand new guide book and I am ready to see some of the amazing sites I've been hearing about all night. Between the food and beer recommendations, I think I am set to see the country of my grandmother's birth... Let alone everything else.

Who knew that brown vodka could be so tasty?