Need Opinion

The top photo here is a newly discovered photo of me at the Golden Pavillion in Kyoto, Japan. The second is a vista of Wyoming, from my recent tour. Man, I am the mack daddy of Luther College Historical Methods. I own it like a used car. I got my Henri Pirenne paper back yesterday, the one that I did in 2 days, research, writing, and finishing. I got an A. Yeah, I know, I'm a historical methods master. In other news, yesterday I got up late, and went to the aformentioned class without wearing socks. It was an experience I hope never to relive. The whole time, as I listened to presentations about Max Weber and Alan Bullock, all I could think about was how much more enjoyable my life would be if I had socks on. I will surely cover my feet before I leave for my trombone lesson in about 15 minutes. My weekend is pretty boring. Mock trial on Saturday, a bunch of recitals on Sunday, and other than that, a whole lot of nothing. I'll probably just end up watching movies tonight or something. The Kathleen situation is the usual: nonexistent. I never really see her, so I never really talk to her. Well, I did see her yesterday at lunch, but she was sitting with some other girl, so I didn't want to intrude. That, and I'm a dumbass. I don't know, it's just frustrating to always be going nowhere with either existent or potential friendships. My best friend and I barely talk anymore. I don't know if it's a matter of neither of us having time, or if he doesn't feel a need because of his girlfriend, or what. It's saddenning though. My roommate and I walked around downtown Decorah tonight, and had a very enjoyable conversation about drinking, some of our friends, relationships, etc, etc, etc. It was nice to get out of the dorm for a while. We had our first mock trial tournament today. Mock trial, it's just one of those things that I keep getting sucked into. A subculture that I've become so associated with, it's hard to break away. I do enjoy competing though. I was one point away from getting a best witness award. I got a 9. I saw my friend Lindsey at the tournament, which was nice. Have not seen her for quite a while. I'm going to ask for some feedback from you, the internet readers of this blog. If accepted, should I study in England for a year, or should I stay here at Luther? Advantages to study abroad are finally getting out and living in a foreign culture, opportunity for extensive travel (to France!), and just a whole new set of experiences. Disadvantages are lack of Concert Band, my friends at Luther and at home, a lack of being home, and other musical concerns. If some of you would be so kind as to give your opinions to my situation, I'd be most appreciative.