Changing Bird Pictures for Prime Minister Photo

So today was a bit of a let down. The ND camera crew had no interest in talking to the students, and the prime minister never showed, but that's life I suppose. Shame I couldn't get an opportunity to help the dean sell ND via video, but if his crew wasn't interested, fine by me. They got some great shots with Professor Hernandez and he really put on a fantastic display for them, so I'm pleased that all his hard work is paying off and he's able to produce the quality of product he's been working towards all this time.

We have the party tonight and I'm a little nervous. I used to be really shy growing up (hard to believe, but it's true), and I don't do so hot at parties. Walking up to someone and striking up a conversation is tough for me, and so parties aren't my scene. It'll be good practice tonight and I need to get better as the time comes for me to leave the safety of Albania and start promoting myself in Italy. We shall see.

Since I haven't posted a picture in a while, here's one of more nature. These birds have literally gone from white fluff to full grown in the time we've been here, and they live in the men's bathroom. Yesterday I walked in and they looked almost ready to leave the nest, so I snapped a photo. Today they had left the nest for good, so I'm glad I got a photo. When ever I walked into the bathroom, they would give me this look as if to say "what the hell are you doing here" as if they were in their proper nesting place. Good luck little birds!