Tempus Fugit

I noticed this as soon as I got back to the room after Christmas break: my bamboo plant grew a shoot that sprouted. For months since I had bought it in October it had done nothing practically. And now it even had some roots in the water. I was afraid the window didn't provide enough light, but it seems like it did the trick. I don't know what possessed me while I was buying crockery and other things for my room back in October why I bought it, but it was standing there and it called to my soul--what can I say? I think everyone should be required to take care of one of these and if it dies under there care, they should not be allowed to have children. Maybe even sterilize them to make sure. Hehe just kidding on the last part, but why not have this as a test of ability for parenthood? It's the least we can do I say. Hmmm, it'll be sad in June when I have to go. What will I do at end? Try to smuggle it in my luggage back to the states? Nah last thing I need is to get arrested at customs for bringing back a cheap bamboo shoot I bought at Ikea. Hopefully someone from my flat will take it.

As I realized with my friends last week, everyone and his brother are coming to London. In addition, there are other events that will make this term go by even faster than last:
-The traitorous Jack Thorlin comes this Thursday
-I have been graciously invited to a Boy George concert this Friday
-My parents and aunt&uncle come February 5th
-Mikey Lavelle comes the 10th
-Kate Davey comes the 3rd week in February, around the 20th
-Sometime eventually after these, Jess and I go to Amsterdam
-LatAm paper due March 5th (my only big assignment this term)
-And before I know it, I'll be flying home on March 14th

Just to let you know, from March 14th, I'm back in the States until April 10th or so. So I guess I will see everyone around then?