It’s the final countdown…single digits. WOW! Time has just flown by! 5 days until I say goodbye to Leiden—SAD! 
Wednesday was very cold and rainy out. For the first time in graphic design this semester my instructor let us go get coffee to warm up. We were really happy that he finally let us do that. After class, I met Hillary to eat lunch at Bagels and Beans for the last time. I am going to miss that café and its yummy bagels. For the rest of the day I worked on my Dutch Art paper that was due on Thursday.
Thursday I handed in my Dutch Art paper. It felt good to be finally done writing papers for the semester. Now just have to study for tests and work on projects. I worked on photography that afternoon. That night Hillary, Addie, Sarah, Sarah, Melissa and I watched a movie and just chilled. I am going to miss our movie nights together.
Friday I did not feel well at all. I had chills and my stomach felt weird. I haven’t got much sleep lately so that is probably a result from that. I had my last class trip that day. We went to Den Haag (The Haag). First stop was to a museum. We then got to go to the Peace Palace. That place is beautiful! Marble floors, wooden ceilings, colorful carpets… everything donated from different countries. I was confused most of the time during the tour because 1) I didn’t feel well so I didn’t listen very well, 2) our tour guide talked really fast and was not clear on things, 3) I got distracted by the wonderfulness of the rooms. The Peace Palace was made so that countries did not have to go to war to solve problems. This was the “peaceful” way to settle things. It’s hard for me to describe what goes on there through writing, so I will tell you when I get home.
Hillary’s Mom and Aunt arrived in Leiden Friday morning. For supper that night we went to the pancake house. My last Dutch pancake here SAD! I can’t wait to make them for Dad when I get home. After supper, I took it easy and went to bed early.
Today Melissa and I went to the market and did some shopping. I got stroopwafels to bring home and some small gifts for people. For lunch we ate at Einstein’s, last time for that place too. We did a lot of walking today. Back at the dorm and I got some things ready to pack or give away. This weekend I will be studying and packing.
Here is my final schedule:
Monday: 9:00am-9:20am—Netherlands oral exam
2:00pm—Photography final class and portfolio due
Tuesday: 2:00pm-2:30pm—Dutch Art oral exam
7:00pm—Goodbye Supper with Radiate
Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm—Graphic Design final class and project due
Prayers would be much appreciated for my last 5 days here in Leiden. Pray that my finals will go well. Pray that I can say goodbye to all the people that I have become friends with. Pray that my flights will be on schedule and safe. Pray that I will enjoy my final times here and to keep my head up. DANK JE WEL!
