Time to update, eh?  Alright alright-- I'll give you an update. 

I played "Mom" for the gang Monday night at the ice skating rink.  How romantic is it to be ice skating at the base of a lit up castle?  Had myself a nice warm cup of mulled wine and relaxed.  After, I had myself a humus felafel and met up with a great group at Frankensteins!

Tuesday: shopping day.  Also, I had my last bagpipe lesson-- sadly, I didn't have a go on the pipes.  I simply continued my chanter practicing.

I drove Emily's Smart car on Wednesday around the car park.  We gave the yellow beaut a bath.  At night I went to Sarah's in Pollock to celebrate her last exam with my 'traveling buddies'.  After finishing her malted whisky from Isle of Arran, Sarah and I ventured off to Lava Ignite to dance the night away.

Thursday- o Thursday.  Last night of Bandaoke for everyone-- enjoyed the evening to the fullest-- probably a little TOO much.  Met a dashing Scottish surveyor-- got his business card and have been e-mailing him since.  Hopefully I'll be able to see him again before I head back to the states Sunday.  

Sarah and I hopped on the bus to St. Andrews Friday morn.  Checked out the cathedral and bumped into my Argentinian mate in the cemetery.  We join him and his friend to an acappella concert at the University of St. Andrews.  The old golf course was exciting; along with the beach where Chariots of Fire was filmed!  When I returned to Edinburgh, Emily picked me up at the bus station to head to a bagpipe concert....well....she surprised me with a bagpipe concert put on by me!  It was a bagpipe lesson at the Leith community centre where the instructor, Louise, let me have a go on the pipes!  YES YES YES.  I PLAYED THE BAGPIPES!!  Thank you Em! 

Saturday, I climbed up Authors Seat with Lara and Emily to catch the sunrise.  Then, Emily and I took a road trip west to Loch Lomond, the loch my parents went to 20 years ago.  It was absolutely beautiful.  We swung on swings with little kids, walked alongside the loch, and even got to Helensbough to see the Firth of Clyde (the west coast).  At night, I went to say goodbye to Dave and Jake (the Aussies).  They're leaving Monday to continue their travels.  Dave might be up in the northeast of North America, probably Montreal, the third week of January so I might go up to Canada to visit him.  Who knows.

Today!  Traditional fried English breakfast for lunch- thanks to my lovely English flatmates.  Most importantly, we put on a pudding party tonight!  Sweet puddings, cookies, mince pies, ice cream, chocolate truffles, chocolate and pear pie....needless to say, I have a killer belly ache at the moment.  groan!  It was a great time...besides the fact I had to say goodbye to my dear friends who are heading out early this week.  I hate goodbyes.

So I have my one and only exam Thursday morn.  I really wish it was last week so I could relax for my last 7 days.  My time in Edinburgh was simply amazing.  I love this city.  I can't get over the fact I'm leaving a week from today.  Tomorrow will be my last Monday, Tuesday my last Tuesday, and so on and so on.  It's going to be extremely difficult to say goodbye.  Everyone in my flat is leaving Saturday so I'll be alone my last night.  Luckily Kendra will still be around to keep me sane during my last hours.  Sigh.  Edinburgh, my wee bonnie button, I love you. 

LORI!!!
Come home, we miss you. You better come and visit me I havent seen you since indiana and I havent heard from you in a long time either. I cant figure out how to use my stupid journal thing so youll have to show me that too. We have a christmas tree this year and there are lots of presents under it already. I cant wait to see you. i better go to work before im late.
andi

Hey!! Merry Christmas! Looks like it's time 2 update again!! :P J/K, you don't have 2! Anyways, TTYL!!!!

Wow...reading this entry brought back memories. I really really miss Edinburgh, and all my good ol' travel buddies. I hope that you ar ehaving a good time in the states and had a wonderful Christmas/ New Year's. I really hope that we can all find a way to get together this summer. Much love!