A Trio of Simmies.

My study abroad experience is one thing I'm so thankful that I did. Yes, it was an extra cost in my college tuition and it extended my time in college slightly, but the time and money was so worth it. I had a few pints with some friends from the trip last night at the British pub Merlins Rest in East Minneapolis last night. We had so much fun reminiscing about our time together in London and all the crazy things we did. It's been 9 years, but we still talk about it as if it was yesterday. Our lives have changed since those days, we're not college students, we're working professionals with spouses/significant others and in Steve's case, a baby. But no matter how much time has passed, I love that we still have those memories together and a friendship that started overseas, but continues here.

An, Steve, Me at Merlins Rest in Minneapolis.

Trio of Simmies.

When I started blogging in 2003, the main reason was to keep in touch with my friends I met while studying abroad in London in 2002. A few of us live in or near the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and we try to grab drinks when we can. We met up on Friday at Merlins Rest in Minneapolis. It just happened to be kilt night and a tribute to Robert Burns, complete with bagpipers.



Me and An. I love how excited An is.


Steve and me.


A trio of Simmies.


The artistic beer glass shot.


We talked about a ten year Simmies reunion in London 2012- Simmies, let me know if you're interested.