Sad goodbyes

Friday and yesterday was all one big, blurry day. Friday was Ashten, Mari, and Rebekka's last day here, which was really hard. It was also Mari's birthday though, and I would say we did a pretty good job at keeping the mood at least semi-happy. That night we had a party, which was an ideal way to say goodbyes. Filled with pie, Taboo, songs, and banter, it was the perfect night. By 2 or 3, most people had left, leaving only a few of us to pull an all-nighter, refusing to let such a great semester go. I have to say, I am impressed with myself. Around 6 I got pretty tired, but up until then I was doing well. Saying goodbye to the three of them has to be one of the hardest things I've done, and one of the most exhausting. After dropping Ashten off at the airport at 10 am, I couldn't wait to sleep. Now that they are gone though, I am just so lonely. Not the kind of lonely where I am bored and need to hang out with someone. I mean, I have other friends here as well. But the kind of lonely where I'm missing those girls, and know I won't be seeing them for awhile. The kind where I miss Mari stomping a greeting on my ceiling, Ashten laughing her adorable giggle, and Rebekka playing the guitar or knitting insanely good hats. 

But, I still have two days here, and I am determined not to ruin them by moping around. I still have a night of pizza-making and movie-watching tonight with Colin, waaay too much packing to do, and an afternoon with Ros tomorrow. Plus, it has been snowing in Stirling and is just gorgeous. 

In the picture from left to right: Ashten, Mari, Me, Rebekka.