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 "There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered."

 -Nelson Mandela

I got home from my adventure yesterday at 8. We had to make a mandatory stop at Red Robin for a good ol' American burger, fries, and shake, and swing by the grocery store to grab Captain Crunch that I had been craving. I unpacked, which was relatively easy considering everything needed to be washed because of how disgusting and sour everything smelled. God bless the USA for laundry.

I am now uploading the 2,000 pictures and videos I took to my computer, go through the my inbox of 238 emails, and ease myself into the time zone.

To say Europe changed me sounds dramatic, but it did. It exposed me to everything from strange food to new relationships. I'll be honest, before the trip, I thought I disliked about 95% of the kids going. I was pretty set in my thoughts.  But the trip made me realize I actually love all the people I went with. Sure, we're different with some things but we're all just teenagers trying to figure out our place and purpose in the world, and have a good time. I already miss them all terribly and it's really weird not having them around, as well not having a set schedule of tours and such. Today's tour will be of the local swimming pool, versus the most breathtaking cathedrals and castles. Because of the trip, I can see the world with a little more perspective.

I can't wait to share it all with you! my plan is to do a post of every day we were there, and a few more on tips on traveling to Europe, favorite experiences, etc. I already have post-Europe depression. Being home is bittersweet.

xo
Hannah

Just blogging in Austria

Today is the long travel day home:( My trip has been AMAZING and there's so much to post about but that will have to wait till I'm back in the USA. For now, here's us trying to pack. #strugglebus

xo

Hannah

These People

They're pretty cool. and I love them lots.

xo
Hannah

Dear Riley

Dearest Riley,

I hope you are feeling okay today! I am so sorry I can't be here to bring you some treats after surgery, but I'll bring you home something from Europe, and that's wayy better if you ask me. The ACL is my least favorite body part, and when I'm a doctor one day, I'll figure out a way for people to not tear it, or retear it, because it sucks too much. Hopefully that thing you've been worrying about doesn't happen, but if it does, you'll laugh about it later. Remember, I flashed my mother and grandmother after I had surgery. It doesn't get worse than that. You will be back and on the field in no time, playing like a beast. And guess what? Colleges are still going to want you. So Ri, I wish I could be home with you so we could hang out and watch movies and eat Eileen's frosting, but just have my doll sitting next to you and know I'm with you in spirit. Feel better soon!!!

xoxo
Hannah

PS- to make you laugh. . . Mackenzie's face being eaten by Max

!!!!!!!

Today is THE DAY!!! Tonight, at 5:40pm, I will be off to Europe!!!

we fly into Frankfurt, then to Berlin and stay there until Wednesday morning, then to Czech Republic until Friday morning, then to Poland until Sunday morning, then to Hungary until Tuesday morning, then to Austria until Thursday when we come home. I am soooo excited!! A little nervous, but I am very prepared and know I'm going to have a great time with my friends. I'm going to miss Sierra, Kylee, and Riley dearly, but they will still be with us;) and of course, I'll miss my family, but they'll be just fine without me;)

so bon voyage USA, see you later!!

xo
Hannah

ps- I have a few posts scheduled for when I'm gone. If I get wifi, I'll try to post some pictures and such, but just be ready for a photo dump when I get back;)

OH MY GOSH GUYS

TOMORROW IS THE DAY. EUROPE 2013 IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN.  THE CAPS LOCK DOESN'T DO JUSTICE TO SHOW I'M EXCITED!!!!

Packing has been going on all week, kinda sorta, but tonight I put everything in! And it's the best feeling ever!

My excitement has been building all day, since I woke up at 7am to take the ACT. Talk about a fun way to do the day before the best trip ever. But it's done, I feel good about it, and now I can completely focus on my trip.

For some pre-Europe partying, I hit up my friend Nicole's grad party (I am going to miss her so much!!) and then a root beer keg party. And I'm exhausted from them. But I came home, packed, screamed in excitement, called a million people to let them know, that me, Hannah, is going to Europe, not some fake Hannah, showered, and I'm now watching The Lizzie McGuire Movie, because why not? (if you get the reference I love you)

So I also got a new camera. So you get some pictures :)

Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for this trip. I am so excited!! love you to the moon and back xoxoxo

#selfiesaturday

like my mess?

Just look at how perfect everything fits<3

my grammy made me muffins for the plane ride. she's pretty cool i guess;)

shellac'd up

gosh i hate my toes

 And last but not least, a special shout out to mis padres. I am so lucky to go on such a great trip and have so much to thank them for! My mom surprised me with this new charm on my bracelet. love her.

 So I better get some beauty sleep bloggy people. Next time I post will be THE DAY!

xo
Hannah

High Five for Friday!

TWO MORE DAYS UNTIL EUROPE!!!

1. Taylor Swift=best concert ever. I loved EVERY SECOND of it.

2. Only my friends would decide to cut each others hair for fun.

3. New rain coat for Europe + my new favorite H&M leggings= happy Hannah

please ignore my face, selfies just aren't my thing.

4. Our neighbor got the most brutal TPing I've ever seen. And he's out of town, and we're in charge of taking care of their yard, so guess who was outside cleaning up 100 rolls of TP at midnight? ME!

this wasn't even half of it.

5. My favorite girls in the whole wide world graduated kindergarten. :( Before they move this July, I may just have to steal them. I love them to pieces.

xo
Hannah