Croatia!!!! (photos won't upload...I apologize)

Wow, I don't even know how to begin this post. When I was getting ready to leave for my first "eastern European" country, I was so nervous and upset....I've heard so many bad stories, so what should I expect?
I could go on and on about my thoughts of what it could be-they were obviously negative. (I've always wanted to travel here-its been a life dream, so that is why I still went). But this is me here to say...throw these thoughts away! We have been told so much about these countries, and it is just so wrong. Needless to say, I got upset about nothing. I am in Zagreb, Croatia. I feel like this is actually one of the safest cities in Europe that I've traveled to. It is absolutely beautiful. The people are so friendly, and when they ask you questions or want to talk to you, they are being 100% honest and they really care about what you are saying. In fact, I went into a "touristy" store and got talking to a lady that worked there. We talked for a good hour, and she said if I was still in town tomorrow, that she'd take me for a walk around the city! Its just been an unbelievable, eye-opening, enriching trip.
This is what I love about traveling. I love meeting people. I love listening to the stories they have to tell about their countries. I love learning about history from another point of view, or just learning about history I never knew.
I have been so lucky to be able to travel as much as I have. Nothing will ever take these experiences away from me. And these experiences change me, and they help me to grow better as a person.

Dear Self...

You need to pick it up and stop procrastinating! Or else you are going to really, really regret it. You are now a graduate student. Stop finding every excuse, and just do it.

By the way...its easy to tell when there are test/midterms/finals/projects in my life. Because then:
- My food supplies dwindle
- My weight subsequently rises
- My room is mysteriously clean
- My trash can is empty
- I have lost interest in Facebook
- I'm caught up on the latest episodes..of everything.
- My blog is updated. :)

Procrastination = my best friend