It's Summer!!!!!

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After a crazy past couple of weeks (and semester), it is finally summertime!  Even though it is only 56 degrees outside, it's still summer!!!!  Grades are in, my 4.0 remains and my Capstone paper was turned in on time. In a few short weeks I will be on my way to Slovakia and other countries in Europe.  I'm definitely planning on keeping a blog of my travels.  Keep an eye out for new posts! :)

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