An Education

    The funny thing about an education is that, the most important lessons we learn in our life normally don't come from the confines of a brick building filled with text books. But rather, they come from the world that we are taught nothing about. There are no courses in common sense. There are no courses in relationships, or emotions. Nothing! But if the time were to ever come in the world when one was needed to recall the battle tactics of King Charles VI of France, well, you would be in luck. Well, at least I would.
    I came to England to study television. While I have learned and experienced a tremendous amount with television. The lessons I have learned outside the confines of the brick walls is what has made this experience an education. In the past five months I have learned more about myself and the world than I would have staying back in America. I have always been asked, "Why did you come to Portsmouth?" The only reason I can truly say is to get away, to experience life and have some excitement in my life.I also was afraid of getting stuck and watching all the goals I had set out for myself slip away.
    As I pack the last of suitcases, take my final pictures and hand in my keys. I am left to reflect on these past five months and how dramatically I have been changed. I couldn't begin to explain to you how I've changed. I just feel as if an old man's knowledge has been bestowed upon me. But yet, I feel like I still have the world to discover.
    But I couldn't have made it this far without three amazing people. Who have taught me so much and who in return I hope to have made a similar difference. To: Kathryn, you have taught me to always speak my mind and never hold back. To: Rachel, you have taught me to thoroughly enjoy life and not care about what other people think. Finally, to: Jonathan, you have taught me to question what I know and think about things outside of the box. It is all of you that has made this an education I will never forget.
    I was asked, "Do you regret anything?" Normally, I don't regret anything. But this experience has changed that thought for me. There is one thing I regret looking back now. I regret packing this much clothing and shoes. Honestly, KLM is going to make a fortune off of me.
   With this I write to you all my final blog from England as I debark on my next adventure. I wish you all the best and will see you soon.