Now if i have learnt anything in the last 4 years at uni it’s how to write an essay the night before it’s due. Everytime i say it’s going to be different, i’ll start early, maybe even write a draft. pfft who am i kidding? Well yesterday i was given a deadline tailor made to suit me. I’m trying to get into this legal clinic program run through Utrecht University (for those of you playing at home i’m studying here at the moment). Second round of the selection process was hella hectic. I got a 3 page factual scenario at 6pm yesterday and had until 10am this morning to write a 2500 word memo. thankfully i have been battling the flu for the last 3 days and my head felt like it was going to explode with sinus pressure. yum. If you see my mum don’t tell her i’m sick. Some kids hide their drug addictions from their parents, excessive partying habits, speeding fines, i hide my shitty immune system from mine.

After 3 cups of black coffee, 2 cans of euro shopper* red bull imitation (30c ftw), 2 apples, 5 sour straps, one cup cake with “go giselle” on the icing (courtesy of my housmate) half a pack of rice crackers and some salty dutch liquorice (don’t knock it til you tried it) and zero sleep i got it in with 3 mins to go. I realised about 2 hours before the deadline i had misread the question and basically my entire answer was wrong. FML. Sleep deprived i had to drag myself along to the interview just a few short hours later. Seriously these international criminal lawyers love torture don’t let them fool you.

to make up for lack substance, wit and length in this post i will provide a picture of my new favourite dutch beverage. Fristi. I hope the packaging excites as much as it does me.

Peace out

*more on euroshopper coming soon just you wait