I am actually quite disappointed to go to London tomorrow. If it was at any other time, I would be practically ecstatic for this opportunity. I don't want to leave Vienna. Life is amazing. I can't think of an instance here where I did not mean it, when I answer the question "How are you?" with "Great." The people, teachers and environment are simply incredible. I did not only develop my language ability but also my character and interests. My new interest is art history. I fell in love with museums and spent countless hours immersing myself around Museum Quartier. I learned so much about other cultures and way of life. I had the honor to meet so many people with strong characters. One of my funniest friends here is a Catholic priest! I feel as if I know my roommate Anja and Ingvild since forever. Vienna really feels like a dream. 

Most people simultaneously want to fit in and be unique. It is generally not enough to be considered either only incredibly special or socially acceptable. Most people have at least two sides to themselves. There is the side which they consider society can handle and the side which features the peculiarities and intimate nature of the person. The first side is one which most people encounter and the second side is one which only certain people have access to. It is not that one side is fake or not, but they are all just manifestations of the whole identity.

I am close to putting all the pieces back together. Yes, there are times I still reminisce but overall I am better. Although I wish to find someone, I am sane enough to understand that I need more time. This is the best time for me to develop my interests and character. We are all a work in progress. Even if it seems like everything about you is almost fully developed, there are other areas which can be discovered and added to the glorious portrait of who you are. 

My favorite place in Vienna is Cafe Central. It would be perfect if it were surrounded by books and magazines =). But that would be asking for too much. The design, ambience and menu are already perfect. If only I can go back to the time of "Jung Wien" when cafe culture was at its epoch in Vienna. It would be incredible to take a glimpse of the literature, dialogues, and ideas produced in these timeless cafes.

I cant think of a better way to spend my birthday this year. My friends in Austria are simply simply amazing. I had lunch at Demmel, the former imperial bakery, with Pedro, Juncal and Vanessa. Then at home my roommate Anja brought me beautiful purple orchids.  At night almost everyone from my class and my roommates had a huge lovely dinner. Then the musically talented people of the group performed amazing piano songs. Unfortunately tomorrow is Vanessa, Juncal and Itsuki's last day but there will be ballroom dancing! I feel extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to meet everyone here. I love Vienna <3