After months and months...an update.

Well...it's been quite awhile. Especially considering my last post was about Tiger Woods who was front and center in the media spotlight and has since been eclipsed by Lindsay Lohan going to jail, Lebron James leaving the Cavs, and Mel Gibson losing his freaking mind.

And since I've been gone, I promise I haven't just been neglecting to write. I spent all of spring quarter in London, England. 2 months in another continent. 2 months being the farthest away from home I had ever been. 2 months of constant activity and traveling.

The 2 months I spent in Europe absolutely changed my life.

I left knowing that I was different. Obviously not on the outside, but somewhere deep inside a little piece of me was added. I felt more complete, but at the same time, more empty. I had experienced something I had always dreamt about, and had actually gone out and accomplished it. But at the same time, I only saw three countries, in a continent of so many. I felt the need to see more of Europe, but time got in the way. 2 months may seem like a long time, but it flew.

I learned things about myself and realized I'm much more resilient than I thought. I was tougher and not as weak as I once thought I was. I also noticed weaknesses, such as low-tolerance for annoyances and lack of neatness.

In the end, I came out as a new Rachel.

It's hard to believe I was just there a month ago. It's amazing how things go back to normal after such a momentous event in your life. That's why I want to hold on to it for as long as possible, and that's why I've decided to incorporate it into this blog. Instead of just focusing on sleazy celebrities (even though they just make it SO easy) I'm going to try to expand on all of popular culture, from all over the world. I'm obviously not very educated on Africa or Asia...but I'll try to make it a good mix. I don't want to let the international life I held for 2 months slip away, and so in a slightly selfish turn of events, this blog will hopefully help me stay in contact.

Of course, I'll still write about celebrities. They're my favorite reason to surf the internet. And being from Cleveland, Lebron James is just asking for it with his recent horrendous PR decision. But that's beside the point.

I hope I can keep people's interest, and am always looking for ways to improve, so don't hesitate to comment or shoot me an email.

If you want to read more about my travels in Europe, I kept a blog while I was there with some pictures and slideshows as well as (almost) daily descriptions of what I did. It can be found here: The London Life

I'll try to become more regular at posting, and try to get this blog back in shape sooner rather than later.

Until next time...