Live Like We're Dying

I have four days left in Santa Barbara and really need to get my affairs in order. I have a long TODO-list (of things, not people!). Sell back books, return books to the library and to a certain train wreck partner from last quarter that lend me one, get refunds on deposits and from my student billing account, do laundry, pack and clean, print flight tickets...

And yeah, I have to study for my finals too. At least I don't have to bring all my stuff to NY, since my return ticket to Sweden is from Santa Barbara (the curse of buying the ticket 10 months ahead).

I also have to maximize the time I spend with my friends. Tonight I went with Eddie, Turtle, MaryJane, Cleopatra and one more Italian guy to an all-you-can-eat-spare-ribs restaurant. We were so full that we fell into food coma at the table.

It's a little bit sad to leave and have to say goodbye to everyone. I'm really bad with farewells, especially when I might never see the people again. Eddie said something insightful today: "I'm not sad that I'm leaving, actually I'm fed up with Isla Vista, what I'm worrying about is coming back home". I think many exchange students think it will be boring to return to a dull normal life, after such and intense year abroad. Still I'm not sorry for leaving, I always look forward to new adventures and if I know myself at all, there will be plenty of adventures.

The reason we love it here is because we know it must end soon, so we live like we're dying.