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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lancashire » Preston February 4th 2009

Hi Everyone! I have typed up (in Microsoft word first of course) the next chapter in Cassie’s adventures Abroad! I have had a cold practically since I arrived here in England and am working really hard to get over it, but the last couple days have been a little more miserable than others, so forgive me if this entry is not as upbeat as it should be. I am still having fun, believe me!! I believe I left off in Scotland, I last talked about the amazing night we had being serenaded by traditional Scottish music. It really was amazing. Ahem, ok. Us girls then met up with the rest of the crew at our hostel, where they had been hangin’ out and meeting other hostel residents and world travelers. I am truly in love with ... read more
some streets we wandered down
Catholic Cathedral...beautiful

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lancashire » Preston January 27th 2009

Hello everyone across the pond!! I have been dreadfully horrible at keeping my blog updated, I am very sorry. I will be better, I promise! Starting off here again, I am a bit upset.  I just typed up a really long blog to try to catch you all up on what has been going on, only to have it all deleted when I tried to post it. GAH!! I will try to recreate the stories, but bear with me! I have been here exactly 20 days and have had some awesome adventures already. So weird to think that so little time as passed, while at the same time I feel like I have been living here for ages! First things first… I have changed around my class schedule, so now I don’t have classes on ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lancashire » Blackpool January 27th 2009

Bon, j’ai pas grand chose de fantastique à relater cette semaine. Rien d’aussi impressionnant que la Pologne du moins. Tout d’abord, je voudrais passer le message d’arrêter de vous plaindre du froid et de la neige parce que je suis pognée dans une place où il fait 5-6 degrés en hiver mais où les gens se plaignent constamment du « froid polaire ». Pis je passe pour la folle quand je dis qu’il fait même pas froid. En plus, je veux de la neige!!! Samedi dernier, j’ai passé une très belle journée dans la magnifique métropole qu’est Manchester. C’était l’anniversaire de l’amie d’une amie (Sam, ma collègue) et tout le monde était bienvenu. Le party était dans un casino donc tout le monde avait l’air super sérieux et glamour. Je n’ai même pas essayé de jouer ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lancashire » Blackburn January 16th 2009

Hello Everyone Well just a quick blog to let you all know that I am ready for the off! The backpack is packed up, everything fits in it - although I'm walking a bit like Quasimodo with it on, think I will have bow legs by the time I get back. My arms have been like pin cushions over the past month or so and I think I have been vaccinated for just about everything. I'm happy and excited for my adventure and feeling really positive about everything - I'm feeling calm and collected - mind you that might change slightly when I step off the plane in Bangkok on Monday - we will see. I just wanted to say thank you to all my friends and family for all your support since I booked the ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lancashire » Preston January 14th 2009

Hi everyone, I was going to wait to write a new blog until after I have had all of my classes for the first time, but it just so happens I have some time on my hands now!! Lets start with my class schedule...it is still a little tentative, I picked up a class on Mondays with a discussion on Tuesdays, which stinks for when I travel because I have 2 important classes on Friday I can't-and won't often miss if I can help it. I may pick up Intro to Knitting!! :) As of now, I have a class on Monday 9-11 am, Intro to Forensic Psychology Tuesday 12-1 discusion for Intro to For. Psych 3-5 Psychology of Evidence Wednesday, no classes Thursday 1-3 Applied Forensic Psychology, Offenders in Secure and Community Settings Friday 11-1 ... read more
Across the River Liffey!
The River Liffey
Dublin Castle

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lancashire » Blackpool January 12th 2009

Bonjour à vous! Désolée à l’avance : il n’y aura pas de description de destinations ensoleillées et touristiques cette semaine. Seulement mon blabla normal sur Blackpool, l’école et mes questionnements philosophiques (as if… hihi). Le retour à l’école lundi dernier a été un petit choc. Après tant de jours à me parler à moi-même en français toute seule en me promenant dans Westover, j’ai dû me refamiliariser avec les contacts sociaux :P Toujours lundi dernier, mes deux collègues et colocs sont revenus de leurs pays européens respectifs. Mike m’a fait une espèce de simili-dépression pendant 2 jours parce que les 6 semaines le séparant de sa blonde (notre semaine de relâche en février) lui semblent comme le bout du monde. Pis les 5 mois avant que je retourne chez moi?! Pour ce qui est de Patricia, ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lancashire » Preston January 9th 2009

Hey all!! I got here fine, Dublin was a blast walking around by myself for most of the day. I got to go wherever, whenever I wanted. Add that walking in to lugging my luggage up the 3 flights of stairs before realizing there was a 'lift', I was a tired girl. Got my carry on/personal item figured out thank goodness and went on a plane to Manchester, Eng. I had to pick up my online reserved train ticket and hop on the train directly from the airport. I got here, and that's when some waterworks wanted to start. Apparently I walked right by the UCLan 'buddy' sent to meet me from the International department. I didn't know if I should take a taxi ($$) or look around somewhere for a buddy, or look for a ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lancashire » Preston January 5th 2009

Hi everyone, As most of you know I have been planning my study abroad trip for some time, but it is finally happening, tomorrow!! I leave the Columbus airport in the afternoon, arrive in Chicago O'Hare to wait around a bit, and fly from Chicago at 6:50 pm to Dublin, Ireland!! It's an overnight flight, so I will have keep my days and nights straight by sleeping on the plane...though we will see how much luck I have with that! I get to Ireland at 7:55 in the morning. I have to grab a bus and head into the city to my hostel where I have one of 11 beds in a female dorm-like room. My hostel is around the corner from Temple Bar, a bit of a touristy place but it has lots of pubs, ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lancashire » Fleetwood December 30th 2008

Am I excited???? Not sure is the honest answer. I still don't think that it has actually hit home yet that I am actually doing this and not just thinking or talking about it. Yes I hold my P45 following my last day at work last week and earlier today I sold my car (after a long time of panicking that I would have "give it away" to a garage Autotrader pulled through for me) but even still my mind isn't quite in the mindset that this time next week I will be packed and ready to head to the airport at stupid o'clock with a large and undoubtedly heavy suitcase and ski bag (with a single set of skis and ski clothes packed away in it) in tow. I have started on the seemingly never ... read more
The only way to start Christmas Day!!
Guess who is going travelling!!??
The Brimelow Families attempt at making balloon dogs




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