2nd try

So i wrote out a decent post, but got sidetracked and somehow it got deleted.  Here is an update of my life: First off, school is now over.  The last week or so really drained me of energy as I was having all nighters quite frequently.  I think I made it 42 hours with no sleep in the last days.  From my last post I was expressing my excitement about kayaking the Missouri River.  That did not happen because I could not find anyone to go with me due to school, work, girlfriends, or lack of interest.  I was slightly bummed but I have had a lot to get done before I leave for Florida, then europe, then wheat harvest, then Denver...etc etc.  Lately my time has been consumed by preparing for my europe trip.  I am leaving on May 24th, the morning after my sister's wedding reception.  I have been busy packing up bicycles for my friend John and I, which is quite a puzzle with the more restrictive airline luggage restrictions.  They are pretty much done now, and I have a list of many minor things to get done before I leave.  One big thing is deciding on what route I expect to take through europe.  What is for sure is that I will be flying in to London where I will meet my friend Aaron, and we will all ride across the uk 230+ miles to Manchester.  I am trying to figure out a way to attend the Coopers Hill Cheese Rolling festival which will be just west of London beginning the day that we arrive.  From Manchester however...I have no definite plans.  I would like to visit Amsterdam again for the bicycling, Dusseldorf to visit a foreign exchange student who can provide us with a place to stay, L'Aquila and Pescara Italy where I will visit my friend Margherita whom I met the last time I was travelling europe, and Barcelona.  I am not certain the best way to go about it.  I am sure there will be flying, biking, hitching, and train involved....but I have yet to nail that down.  Aside from europe, I am leaving in a few days to go to Florida with Tyler.  I will only have two days when I return to get ready for my sisters wedding reception and departing for europe, so I really need to finish everything up before I leave for Florida.  I am somewhat excited for Florida...but I almost feel tired of exploring the united states when there are so many other countries out there.  Sailing will see a different side of things I suppose.  I ran into a deal today for Australia.  Evidently, they are doing a special plane ticket price of $500 to fly from here to Australia round trip during my winter break.  Enough about travelling though.  It has been lovely weather here and I have enjoyed going out on the boat a few times, fishing, and hitting golf balls out here at my house.  I might go to Columbia tonight since a couple of my friends are going to a show there.  I will probably skip the show and meet up with some friends that I do not see very often.  It is too nice of weather to be inside updating a blog however....so that is all for now.