conversations with myself

Me: tell me i'm not selfish.

My inner voice: you're not selfish, coombs. maybe acting like a hermit... but not selfish.

Me: thanks.

i do believe i have been changed for the better

I feel like I have just woken up and I can't remember where I am.

The past two weeks have been so amazing and unbelievable. My parents came, I showed them around Bristol, we ate amazing food, we went to Rome, I fell in love with Rome, I went to the Vatican, I wrote postcards outside of the Colosseum, and I had gelato every day. I have been thinking about what to say and how to say it when it comes to Rome. There are no words to describe it so I will let you experience it for yourself and you will understand.

I was able to celebrate Brenna's birthday with her! It was low key and we had amazing Indian food from around the corner. It was nice to spend time with her! It felt like I haven't seen her in 3ish weeks... probably because I really didn't.

Nicole arrived the next day! She stayed for a fews nights and it is really nice having her on this side of the pond. I am happy she is close to Morgan, hopefully they can hang out.

Off to London with mom and dad on Monday morning! I don't know what it is but I was having a hard time falling for London the way I did over Bristol and Rome. I think it is because I was exhausted when I went the both times. And it's overwhelming. There was SO much to see and take in. I really need to plan when I want to see the big things next time... or do it in stages.

Then, I saw Wicked. Oh my good god. If you don't know this about me already I am a HUGE Wizard of OZ fan. I watched it once a week when I was little! The story line is amazing and I love everything that has to do with it. Naturally, I knew I would like it. Like it... I loved it. If you have a chance to go see it world, do it. Gah.

My mom and dad left on Wednesday. They walked me to Morgan's and once the door closed I cried and cried. I'm a sucker when it comes to see you laters. Morgan and Brenna were very good and hugged me. We stayed in and watched Sex and the City 2 and made amazing nachos.

The next morning Brenna went off to buy her ticket for Wicked! Morgan and I had a slow (and needed) morning! We walked around London... parts the tour didn't show! I went to a 6 floor toy store and my inner child couldn't help but burst out. There was a Harry Potter section and I was in Heaven. We found Brenna after a St. Paul's meeting spot misunderstanding and we quickly took the underground to King's Cross Station! We got our picture taken at platform 9 3/4! It was amazing! After that thrill we went to Harrods. Google it. I saw a woman trying to decided between two 4000 pound Hermes bags. I could only afford one chocolate truffle for 1 pound. My oh my it was good.

Brenna went off to her musical and Morgan and I talked ourselves out of going out for supper and ordering in from Wagamamas. It was amazing but then again that was the theme for the past couple of months. Brenna was done her musical and we went to get her and showered her with Wicked hugs. After packing and some laughs we went to bed. 6am comes early you know.

On Thursday morning my Brenna packed up her stuff and we shared hugs and I love yous and off she went for her last tube ride (for now).

I made my way back to Bristol without a tear shed. Then I started listening to For Good from the Wicked soundtrack and I found all my tears.

Now, I am going to have some Taratime until Hilary arrives!!

To Brenna, thank you for more than you know.

What a summer.

Rome update soon! I am off to London with mom and dad for a last hurrah! They leave on the 25th, Brenna leaves on the 26th... Sad. BUT! Natalie comes on the 27th and the rest of the month with fly by.

Life is good and my heart is happy.

xo

Talk soon!

Bucket List

"I think I deserve something beautiful."
— Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love)

I've started a bucket list. Not because I'm dying or anything tragic but I want to keep track of things I want to do. Some of those things are:

-Go skydiving

-Spend time volunteering/visiting Africa

-Go to the Vatican

-Buy a DSLR camera

-Bake a pie

-Get Married

-Build a little cabin in Benacadie

-Drive across Canada

On Wednesday I'll be scratching "Go to the Vatican" off my list.

The Coombs Invasion.

Mom and dad arrive on Thursday! Excited? Very. I need a little love from home. Plans are still up in the air about what we might do but I'm game for whatever my mother has planned. Dad, like always is along for the ride. It should be a wonderful two weeks and all that will be missing is Tyler. Mom and I have talked about another trip for him later in the year. Europe with Tylerman would be just wonderful.

Life is good! Now I am off to call a fellow Wind Ensemble member to arrange travel plans for her:)

Happy days!

xo

how to be alone.

Glastonbury Festival 2010

I missed it this year but you can bet your bottom dollar I'm going to make it next year.

Check out the the line up: Kate Nash, Imogen Heap, Stevie Wonder, Jack Johnson, The National, and Snoop Dogg. Maybe you'll find something that interests you because you are all invited to come along! Camping!

2010 Lineup