Mom and Dad came this week and it was perfect to get to see them!I wish they could have been here for a lot longer!I have missed everyone at home so much, and I have been pretty homesick.Seeing my parents really helped me get over some of the homesickness!They got here on Tuesday and we went shopping around town for a bit, then we went to dinner at the college.It wasn't the best dinner we have had so far, but it was decent.I wish they could have been there on a...

This weekend I took the train to London to go to Wimbledon!!!I went with 9 boys.All of my girls went to Vienna, Austria for the weekend, but I didn't want to spend the money for a hostel and the flight was expensive.So? I decided to go to Wimbledon instead.I went with Luke Walker, Zach, Ben, Kalin, LJ, Dwit, Michael Worwick, Henry, and Trey.We got in line on Thursday at 11pm.I was 325th in line.We slept outside with no sleeping bags, blankets, or tents.The temper...

I have been bad about keeping up with my journal and letting you know what is going on since I have been at Oxford. This is partially because nothing has really happened.We got to Oxford on 5 days ago. Worchester College at Oxford University is sooooo cute! Really it might be one of the most adorable places I have ever been.The whole place is really quaint.When you walk in the gates there is a beautiful lawn that no one is allowed to step foot on (including...

Today we went for a walking tour and then to the Pantheon for class.After that a group of us went to the Eiffel Tower.When I came to Paris in 6th grade the line was too long so we decided not to go up to the top.I am really glad we waited in the line this time.It was a really neat view of the city.I love all of the monuments that you can climb.It really gives you the best perspective of where you are and what the city looks like as a whole.By the time we got done...

This morning we took a trip to Versailles.I remember really liking it the first time I came and I really liked it again.My favorite part was the garden.I spent some time alone sketching.I had forgotten how much I really enjoy drawing.I sketched two different kinds of flowers.It was very relaxing.Today was another one of those days of being overwhelmed with the beauty of God.He has created so much that I have now come to appreciate.I am so thankful!After Versaille...