Archive for Sarah Schueffner

Hooray!!!

I am officially and completely done with my academic responsibilities at the University of Edinburgh. Friday afternoon, after finishing my final exam, I rushed over to get a falafel in celebration of my accomplishments. I can’t believe how quickly time flew!! About an hour after finishing my falafel, I rushed over to the church for […]

May 15, 2005 11:24 pm by

One down, two to go. That’s about all I can say regarding school at this moment, as I am too excited about spring to worry about anything else! Last week I spent a large portion of my time with books open on the second floor of the Starbuck’s on the Royal Mile. I tried to […]

May 3, 2005 11:41 am by

Isle of Skye

My trip to the Isle of Skye was filled with beautiful weather, an energetic tour guide, and a few hundred pictures! Even though I was still recovering from my spring break trip, I thoroughly enjoyed every second of our travels through northern Scotland, including one of the most picturesque islands in the world. On Friday […]

April 25, 2005 6:21 am by

Three week vacation

After three weeks of walking, buses, airplanes, trains, ferries, small boats, and more walking through Greece and Italy, I successfully made it back to my flat in Edinburgh! I honestly didn’t think that I would be looking forward to returning to the fish & chip shops, the uneven cobblestone, the odd looking 20pence coins, and […]

April 21, 2005 11:42 am by

St. Patrick’s Day

A trip to the Edinburgh Playhouse last week left me covered in smiles after seeing Chicago (the musical). Sitting in a packed house, we watched as a famous Scottish singer played one of the lead roles. Although he had a beautiful voice, I had to laugh as his thick Scottish accent broke through his attempt […]

March 22, 2005 5:50 am by

Beginning to wrap up classes

Time sure flies! Mid-March has brought sun, rain and fog, and the end of classes is now in sight!! Wednesday I woke up to bright sunshine, and decided to climb Arthur’s Seat for the first time. With the bright sky and a decent temperature, I packed my bags, grabbed a lunch, and headed out. After […]

March 15, 2005 7:35 am by

Two months in Edinburgh

I can hardly believe that this coming weekend will be my two-month anniversary since I arrived in Edinburgh!! Some days I feel as if I have just arrived. Others, I feel as if I have been here an entire year already! To participate in a Japanese celebration of young women, my flatmates and I trekked […]

March 8, 2005 4:40 am by

Blizzard in Scotland

Yesterday was a perfect Minnesotan day! I woke up to my radio announcing school closings throughout the city, and commenting on the horrible weather that had hit the city over night. Anxious to look outside, I drew back my curtains only to find about an inch of legitimate snow covering the ground (but hey, that […]

February 24, 2005 4:32 am by

Rugby, choir, and the sunday market

The kilts were in packs this weekend as the rugby games took over the city of Edinburgh. Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, and France were all colorfully represented with flags flying in storefronts, on pub signs, and across the shirts, clothing, and hair of fans. Pubs with TVs were overflowing with spectators — a team’s progress […]

February 15, 2005 5:03 am by

Food, cooking, and happiness in life

This will not come as a surprise to those that know me well, the topic of food will really be the meat of this journal entry (sorry about the pun – wait, no, I’m not sorry at all). If it is necessary to eat about 3 times per day (which takes up quite a portion […]

February 10, 2005 1:43 pm by

 
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