Philly fun.

Well, my semester in Philly is officially over, and I must say it is rather bitter sweet. Coming home from China was a hard transition. It wasn't hard in that I did not enjoy being back, it was hard in that I kind of missed the life style. Not every day does a 21 year old have the complete freedom to be in a foreign country where language is a barrier and roaches and chicken feet run wild.

My time in China is a memory that continuously pops in my mind, and the relationships I made are still prevalent today! Living in Philly for the semester was...well, a blast.

Philly Ball Game

I had some rather incredible adventures in the city, but more importantly was the learning and growing experience that came with it. Being a part of the Philly community, something that I lived only 40 min away from, was a time for me to really dive into a culture that was in my backyard, but still so foreign. It took no planes, uncomfortable experiences (debatable) and no foreign language (hmmm...Philly Slang) to find a culture much different than my own, but such a blessed encounter. 

 Service Projects. Philly's games. Sledding down Art Museum Steps. Sumo Wrestling. Broad Street Run. Bowling. Ice Skating. Ice Cream Wednesdays. Adventures. Exploring. Philly Zoo. and so much more.

We really had so much to do. Best part....we were still at Messiah, yet in a totally different city!

All in all, it was an incredible semester....and who would have thought, I would have found some Love in the city of Brotherly Love. Yeah, she may make me run until my legs fall off, but hey...that's a track star for you....

When all is said an done, another chapter of life has passed and I am moving on to conquer new things...

With my head high, and strength...well who knows where, I am heading off for a 10 wee adventure this summer to Europe on the International Business Institute. It should sure be an adventure!

The blog is back up and running! I will try not to keep it dry......

First stop: Europe (Summer)

Then: Barcelona, Spain (Fall)

and then.....Costa Rica (J-term)

SIT BACK AND RELAX....It is gonna be an adventure.

(Not at the table Carlos)