I've been home for a week

and a lot has already happened.

I've been to CSU for Preview (orientation). I've seen the horses, been to a Renaissance Festival, found a Work-Study job, given my Rotary Presentation, seen Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (in 3D!), and seen my aunts and uncles. I also received some DELICIOUS lasagna from Ericson.

It feels good to be home, but I miss Belgium and my Belgian friends. I want to sit down with Pauline and watch XFactor, listening to her stories from Romania. I want to spend the night at Talia's, watching Pretty Little Liars. I want to eat a waffle from the best waffle place in Liege. I really, really want to speak French.

Finishing up.

Today is Friday; it's 1:44 pm here.

On Sunday at 11 am, my plane will take off, and I'll be on my way to Colorado.

I know that there are a lot of posts I haven't put up here. I made a list a while back, but I haven't gotten around to writing. I feel that I owe the rest of these posts to those of you who read this, so here's what I'm going to do: I'll keep posting after I get home, tying up loose ends, etc. I have to write about Paris and Prague and the rest of that list. I'll get around to it, I promise. It might take a while, since lately, I haven't been in the mood to write. I think it's because in my head, my exchange is over. I put things in a certain place mentally, and that's where it is. I'm ready to go home, but I will miss Belgium. Keep looking for updates, as there will be quite a few coming up.

Thanks for reading.

Mikayla

Belgium is crying.

I like to think it's because I'm leaving on Sunday.

But really, I love the rain.

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.

-- Marc Brown

Hannah.

For those of you who haven't seen on Facebook, my best friend Hannah is one of the top 10 contestants for Stuck at Prom, a scholarship competition that requires a couple to make their prom outfits out of Duck Tape. It took her about 30 rolls of Duck Tape and 130 hours of work, but she made it happen.

This is the link to vote for her:

http://www.duckbrand.com/Promotions/stuck-at-prom/approved/5824.aspx

Of course, feel free to browse the photos, etc. In order to vote, you have to make an account on the Duck Tape website, but you can opt out of receiving emails from the company. If Hannah wins first place, she will receive $5,000, her partner in this, Luke, will receive $5,000, and her high school will receive $5,000. ALL of this money will be going toward education.

If you have any questions, please ask! You can vote every day until the 11th.

I'm going to miss listening to Pauline sing.

Camille.

Coucou ma belle.

Je voudrais te remercier pour tous les bons moments de cette année. Même avant d'arriver en Belgique, je savais que tu serais quelqu'un de très importante dans ma vie. Au début, quand on a commencé parler, tu m'as beaucoup aidé avec tes gentils mots et drôles histoires. Merci pour les crêpes, pour le thé, pour les rires, pour l'encouragement, pour les photos, et pour la benevolence. T'étais une grande soeur exceptionelle, et je garderai les bons souvenirs pendant toute ma vie.

Bisous, et à bientôt,

Mikayla