I have been here for one whole month. How did that happen? And thus far I feel that i haven’t really done anything that exciting or significant. If you spent a whole month in Europe wouldn’t you have accomplished more than a single day trip and some poking around the city? I had hoped to, but so many things haven’t turned out as planned. So I am torn between these, fill every waking moment with a scheduled event or trip in an attempt to see/do as much as I can or just let it come spontaneously and let the adventures happen as they will. I don’t want to miss out, but I also don’t want to have to say no to an opportunity just because I already have something booked. Do you understand what I’m getting at? I am a planner, I like to map things out and know what the plan for not only this weekend but three weekends from now will be. I am also open to doing things spontaneously. If a friend suggests a weekend trip at 4 on Friday I want to be able to say yes. But being open for these opportunities also means not doing things on those weekends when no opportunities present themselves. Oh the delicate balance that is schedule and control. Maybe I will have it figured out by the time I leave. 

For now I will be happy with a trip to Brussels and Amsterdam with two lovely roommates this coming weekend. Planned out as thoroughly as possible ;)