Another One Bites the Dust...

Well figured along with some travel updates I may as well update the checklist so here it is:
#7 Going backpacking seemed like a joke to most of my friends as packing in anything smaller than a rolling suitcase seemed impossible, however after many weekend long trips wearing the same outfits, and packing minimal footwear I have mastered the technique of packing a pack.

#16and #75 this was a two birds one stone kind of deal, after a late night at discotecas celebrating one of my friend's birthdays my roommate Mary, and a few of our friends went to San Gines (world favorite chocolate con churros café) in order to pass the time between when the club closed and the metro opened. The place was packed as it seems that early morning snacking doesn't exist here other than at this one-room café with melted dark chocolate and grease-filled pastries. Promptly after filling ourselves with sufficiently greasy food we hopped on the first metro of the day at 6:30am, I'd say it was a good start to a long day.

#17 After having some detours when arriving in London at midnight, I got to cross riding in a car in England off my list. Yes, it was just a taxi, but it was a car nonetheless. Originally the goal was to actually drive a car in London, however after watching traffic and getting confused just crossing the street, I decided it was probably a better idea to let someone else do the driving.

#31 Although I haven't yet developed the dependency that most of my peers have, I have indeed learned to appreciate coffee. I have learned to appreciate it's smell, it's taste and it's talent at keeping me awake in quiet cafés while studying for midterms.

#33 Inevitably helped me to accomplish #31. Thanks to midterms and a momentary break in my fake life here in Madrid I got to sit in a café all day and study for my classes that didn't seem to exist until two weeks before the exam.

#38 Scary movies are still scary in a different language. I went to see Black Swan or Cisne Negro with one of my friends while here in Madrid. Although I had already seen in back in the States, I was still squeemish, squirrely and scared.

#56 Fish and Chips are on every corner in London almost like Döner Kebaps are on every corner in Madrid, however Harry and I wanted to be creative in our consumption of this dietary necessity while visiting England. We ate them from a tiny stand, at a market and loved every second of it.

#57 Not as exciting as it was cracked up to be. Since it was raining there were no Beefeaters (I guess they're not like USPS where they work rain, shine or blizzard). Also, no princes, and sorry Molly, I couldn't break up the royal wedding for you, trust me I would have given it my best given the opportunity.

#58 As a child I was told that we all live in a yellow submarine by my father. My lullabies consisted of the stereotypical songs, but also a variety of Beatles songs, so walking on Abbey Road was awesome. I got to walk in the same road as the greats, and got to take a picture where they once stood.

#91 As it turns out, rain is frequent, and many walks in the rain have occurred, however recently it has been more pleasurable since it has been so gorgeously warm.

#94 As always, a person is bound to make friends with some people over others, but I believe I can safely say that there a few people that will be friends for a lifetime.