Dear
loyal readers I write a special post,
if
you like, my holiday toast.
To
an all-round amazing semester
and
now it is time for a month’s siesta,
away
from all the exams and assessments.
But,
this year abroad has been one of the best investments
I
could have made to my life,
even
if there was some paperwork strife.
And
so, I raise a glass
to
the happy times that have come to pass,
to
the amazing people that made it real,
I
don’t think I could have had a sweeter deal.
Here’s
to all the friends that I have no doubt will last,
even
when these days are memories in the past.
Many
I will see in the New Year
though
for several, we must part ways here.
It
is always sad to say goodbye,
but
we’ll see each other again, and I’ll tell you why.
Because
the world is actually rather small,
and
I’ll come looking for free lodging from you all.
When
I look back on all we’ve done
it
really has been rather fun.
From
Annapolis, the BBQ and kayaking,
to
the country concert and white water rafting.
Halloween,
first Fridays, and Homecoming,
New
York, DC, and Thanksgiving.
The
Renaissance fair, the picnic and Phili,
Eastern
Neck, Blitz Ball and Ocean City.
Yes,
it was quite a semester indeed,
and
through it all you’ve continued to read.
So,
my final words go out to you,
I
wish you luck in all you do.
I
bid you farewell, love, and holiday cheer.
Here’s
to a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
