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Hey Everyone!
Sorry for the lack of blog posting, its been a bit hectic here. Since my last post, I have:

- walked along the sands
- found myself a boy
- planned a trip to Sweden (this week YAY!)
- written a paper
- given a presentation on that paper
- studied for an exam (ok, that is still in progress)
- dressed as April O'Neal from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- planned and succeeded in throwing a Halloween bash
- eaten Indian food take away more times than normal
- tried to plan my life
- contemplated how beautiful St. Andrews is
- figured out where i'm going for Christmas (with the boy to Birmingham England)
- made some amazing memories
- caught those memories on film
- been caught singing by my cleaning lady and upstairs neighbor on a regular basis
- created some amazing friendships that will last forever
- went to a bookie to place some bets (okay i didn't but the boy did)
- speaking of which - became a fan of Aston Villa
- cheated on Jose with Sauza
- been cooked for - including handmade chocolate biscotti

and really that is all I can think of right now. But really, its a lot, I've been busy!

Things really are great here. I love where I live especially, the people are great, we have so much fun but can manage to motivate each other as well. Classes are okay, lots of reading that I get a bit behind on, but thats what you get when you are a slow reader. As I said above, I have my first actual exam today in my Venetian art class, which is going to be a bit special as I haven't taken an exam in like two years. My Bernini class is fantastic, the discussions are great and although there is a lot of work, I'm really enjoying it.

Friday was of course halloween, and although it isn't nearly as popular here as in the states, we rocked a party like no other. As I said, I was April O'Neal from TMNT and went with the boy (hmm maybe I should give him a name...) Steve, who went as a Turtle of course (michelangelo and raphael to be precise, as he had the fork things and numchucks) We had sightings of Sara Palin, McCain, a pimp, his ho, a few devils, a pirate, a cowgirl, an arobics instructor, a few vampires and so much more. It was one hell of a time. Next on our list to celebrate is Guy Faulks day and for us Americans, Thanksgiving! We have to track down buying an american football...

A few friends and I are going to Sweden on Thursday which should be amazing. I'm so excited to go somplace new!! We'll be there for about 5 days then we go to London for a few days where I'll get to see my friend Jess from Wellesley, bum around some museums and maybe even shmooz with some rich and important people. I'm excited and there will definately be posts about that trip! Along those lines, sorry for the delay in getting pictures up, I'm working out doing things via another site, as this one isn't ideal for pictures. I'll let y'all know when I get that sorted.

Anyway, that is it for now, just a quick update to satisfy those of you who have been badgering me for several weeks now. But I must be off to study, I'll figure out the picture thing soon!

Cheers!
Tori

On Friday my friend Andy and I walked down to the old course to watch some of the Dunhill Golf Tournament going on here. We had heard there were some celebs to be seen. We parked ourselves at the 17th green where we could see the players put the 17th and tee off for the 18th. It was sunny but damn cold in the wind, but having our hands, ears and nose freeze was well worth who we saw.

We saw plenty of pro golfers i'm sure, but I have NO idea who they are, some guy named Casey? anyway, we saw Hugh Grant and Samuel L. Jackson play which was really cool. We not only saw them golf, take cheezy pictures on the bridge but we heard with our own ears, S.L. Jackson laugh.

It was pretty cool. Enjoy the pics!

Tori