Austria.

The best story of my life. A couple weeks ago I was watching Marriage of Figaro at Staatsoper and I was sitting next to this nice lady that noticed that I didn't have the best seat because I could only see half the stage, I was on the far side of the box. I left and went to talk with my friends for intermission and when I came back she took me with her to the box right next to ours. She then introduced me to her husband and he kindly offered me a front row seat. I really couldn't believe it that they noticed that a seat in the front was free and because "I was a poor student" I was able to see the entire stage the 2nd and 3rd act. It was absolutely sureal because I was sitting in a 100 euro seat. Marriage of Figaro is one of my favorite operas now and there is no need to explain why. Another crazy thing that happened to me that night also...I was going into my box after intermission and then all of a sudden I see this handsome young british man that looks exactly like the man who plays Angel in Tess of the Durbevilles. Yes it was him and I could see him from my front row seat so crazy. OH and then tuesday night I sitting waiting for Swan Lake to begin in the Staatsoper in one of the boxes and the SAME lady walks in and sits right in front of me. It was the nicest suprise because I never imagined that I would see her again. It was a pleasant suprise and she told me about all these different operas that are coming up. I am very grateful to be here I just wish you could be here with me. I lOVE you all.

I miss you all.