Last Week in London

So, I kind of forgot to write about my last week in London, and now I'm not sure I remember everything that happened...
During the week I was pretty busy with end of the term papers and finals, but I did take a long walk one night from the winter fair in Hyde park to Green Park and Buckingham Palace.
OH--The last weekend about half of the house went to FABRIC, the largest nightclub in Europe, supposedly. It was ridiculously expensive to get in (about $25), but it was definitely neat. There were three rooms, but each of those rooms had different sections. We got separated at one point and it was nearly impossible to find everyone again. We danced until about 3 am and then all had to try to find a way home, which is always an adventure. Two people and myself opted for taking a cab, but it took forever to get one and we didn't end up home until around 4 or 4:30. The day after that I went to Oxford St to get a gift for secret santa and also I don't think I'd been there yet. It was SUPER busy, probably because it was a Saturday and because it was 2 weeks before Christmas. Later that night was the Christmas party at the house. It was really nice to get everyone together again one last time and sort of say our goodbyes to each other and London.
Sunday my room decided to have a group dinner of sorts. It was delicious and really great to just sit around and talk and eat together, something I don't think the four of us had ever done. Monday morning two of my roommates left, leaving just Kat and I. We went out for a traditional English breakfast (eggs, sauasage, beans, tomatoes, toast, and tea). We spent the majority of the day packing and then went out for a pint and dinner at a pub in Soho with Jen. I had bangers and mash (sausage and mashed potatoes) for the first time. After dinner we went back to Oxford St for some last minute shopping.
Tuesday morning Kat Jen and I went out for some coffee before heading off to the airport. Unfortunately the 3 block walk to the tube stop was ridiculously challenging as my giant suitcase's wheel was broken. It was not a fun journey. After the tube ride, Kat and I went to our separate terminals and started the long journey home.

Looking back on London, I realize what an incredible opportunity I was given. Living in London was SO different from living in Rhinelander or Appleton, and I wouldn't trade that experience for anything in the world. I really feel like in the past three months I've grown as a person; I've become more independent and more open to new experiences, and I cannot wait to make it back there again!