Christmas lights

we leave the study lodge in eight sleeps. it’s all becoming a little more real for us all. people are spending more time in the common room, giving more hugs, wanting to spend as much time together as possible.

I’m hugging everyone whilst I can. going on walks, hosting movie nights, sharing pasta. I miss everyone at home so much, but right now my heart is here, and I wish I could spend more time with these people who right now mean so much to me. tomorrow some of us hope to return to seven sisters and do that glorious walk again. everything is coming full circle and I guess it’s a bittersweet feeling.

Jan has had his lovely girlfriend Freya stay with us, and I’ve loved meeting her. we laugh a lot and each of my friends goes out of their way to make each other feel appreciated. with my drama friends, I went to a student play last weekend. Lauren, Rachel, Adam and Sam have been so kind to me, and I will always treasure Timepieces and the moments I’ve been lucky to share with them during my term here.

last night, Lewes closed off High Street for a nighttime Christmas shopping community event. mulled wine, chestnuts and Christmas carols. lights and trees and smiles everywhere, in the freezing cold. this is the Christmas season I thought only existed in books and films. it’s wonderful and I’m lucky to be savouring every moment of it.

one week left in this beautiful town with these precious people. I stay grateful as I go. << x