>> Musings from Margaret <<

It is absolutely the reason that I believe that certain people are just meant to be in each other's lives.

From halfway across the world I have connected with such an amazing woman, one I know is going to be such an amazing support for me as I get closer and closer to my adventure of a lifetime in London.  Ms. Margaret Paul has brought the concept of study abroad to the fullest and most amazing experience for growth I have yet seen.  I aspire with every piece of myself to have even half of the experience she is currently having.  She has opened herself up to the world, wishing and hoping for it to sweep her off her feet, which it truly seems that it has.

Advice I get from her is truly wonderful and I intend to take every bit of it as I run off into the foggy adventure that is London.

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Just some nuggets of magic from the woman herself...

>  "My favorite memories are the things that weren't part of the plan. Plan B is the best thing to ever happen to me. I'm not much of a planner anyway, it's too stressful, but part of the whole experience is the unexpected. Go out one day with the sole purpose of getting lost. Once you think you're absolutely helpless at finding your way home, stop at the nearest coffee shop and spend the afternoon writing in a journal or catching up with friends." 

>  "Be stupid. Make mistakes, put yourself out there. You have the perfect opportunity to be whatever you want to be....so be you. Push it, be a little crazy, play music on the street with someone you just met to pay for drinks later;) go dancing and be goofy. There's literally nothing to lose so just grab that bull by the horns."

Ahhh Marge, can't wait to hear in person about all of these amazing adventures and friendships you're creating!!  Love ya to pieces girl, you're truly an inspiration.