It's been a while

That's right kiddies, it has been a while since I have updated this blog. I have been busy working on my finals. As fun as it is to wirte a 10 page paper on Immanuel Wallerstein's World Systems Theory and how it relates to the relationship between the semi-periphery nation of the Republic of Korea and the core nation of the United States as evident through GDP statistics and historical politics, I have decided to take a break and sit down to chat with you. So come and grab a seat by the fire my friend. You have to imagine one, or you can go so far as to start one in the trash bin. Whatever works for you.

Last week, Alex, my roommate, had family over from the US. His parents and sister came over to see the sites and were nice enough to treat me to dinner a few times. During their visit we went to see the interior of the Parliament and even took in the famous opera show Madam Butterfly. All in all, it was a good, enriching time. I would like to say thank you to Alex's parents who were super nice and more than generous.

Aside from that I have not been up to too much aside from studying and trying to get these essays out of the way. I have finals from the 11th to the 13th, and then I am off to Prague for a few days. Then on that Sunday I come home! It only seems like I got here a few days ago.

Now here are some pics from the interior of the Parliament. Enjoy!

These are the real crown jewels. The ones in Matyas church are just replicas. You know, it's really hard to build a relationship with a country when she keeps lying to you.

This is the room where all of the government reps meet.

Here is the main starcaise from the main entrance up to the main meeting room.

2 weeks to go. Go Bears 10-2 NFC North champs! Urlacher is my boy. Sorry Dad but your Vikings couldn't cut it, but I still love you.