CHEERS!!

So it's been a while, I know and sorry for keeping everyone in suspense ;) but I'm home now. I've been back from Europe for a month now, but took a few several other trips which is why I haven't posted. And now sad to say it's back to reality. I've been temping just a few places and my last one is this next Mon - Wed. after that I am officially out of a job and it's been a lot harder trying to find one than I thought. If anyone knows of any good ways to look for one up here that would be a great big help. Ok, anyway enough of the small talk, here's what yo've all been waiting for....
We started off our trip in Paris for a few days, then took a trip out to the coast to see Mont St. Michel (amazing) and then the Beaches of Normandy. -yeah bit of a tear jerker at the American Cemetary. Then we barely made our flight to ENGLAND!! It was probably one of the happiest moments of my life. We saw England and tons of it for a few days. Parlaiment was sureal, Buckingham Palace and changing of the guards was a little different than I'd thought it would be. We rode double decker busses and ate at every Hard Rock Cafe in all 5 countries that we went to as well as a Magnum bar -DELICIOUS!! Then we went up to Scotland, had lunch across from Edinburgh Castle. And then over to Ireland...HEAVEN it was like St. Patrick's day every day. Although I did learn that "Top O' the Mornin'" is totally an American phrase, they've never even said it and don't know where we got it from. Yes Harry Potter was EVERYWHERE and on the first day of our tour I met a girl who was reading the 7th book..so that afternoon when she finished it, she gave it to me. And three days later I knew how it ended!! It was perfect to read it while I was in England. We stopped in Wales on the way back from Ireland.. apparently it's the Happiest Country...Sure. They did have a Hard Rock though, so I was happy :) We ended our trip in England seeing the Roman Baths and Stonehenge. Which we didn't pay the 10 pounds to go across the gate because you can see it perfectly from outside for free. And then it was over. Just like that. Three weeks went by so fast. I have thousands of pics but these are just a few of the ones to show you. Hope it's not too overwhelming and doesn't make anyone too jealous. Em if you have any questions feel free to ask. It was seriously the most amazing trip of my life and I can't believe it's over.

Three days before I left I went on a blind date as a favor to a girl in my home ward and ...well when I got back we started dating. His name is Alex and he's pretty much amazing too. When I got back from Lake Powell we hung out again and have spent every day together. Makes it really hard to want to get a job. So life's going great and I am so excited every time I look at everyone's blogs. Crazy how our lives are changing. I wish everyone well and am sad I was gone for the last lunch. Nico have a blast in NY. And everyone else who's too. Summer's over but there's so much still to do.

Miss everyone!

Eli