Lauren's chillout spot

I8 year old Lauren Xuereb from Ghajnsielem, Gozo is one of many Maltese students who get a grant for being a student. A former New Yorker, Lauren is dreading the 40 days of Lent leading to Easter that start this wednesday. From Lauren's chillout spot:

god i hate carnival!!! i just realised how fucking boring this week is!!! not to mention i have to start fasting on wednesday for lent which is horrrrrible.... especially in my condition (i have final exams in two weeks and a-levels in two months). i just wish that this winter passes by and its the first week of august when i'd be in tolfa (italy) with my sister, bibiana, enjoying a week of away.

last night i fell asleep listening to my ipod yet again and woke up at 1am singing along to gwen stefani. lol. unfortunately this morning i have a headache the size of texas and to top it all off its not one of the 'nicest' days in malta. the sun is hidden behind low grey clouds and the temperature has fallen to 9degrees (celcius). its freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzing!!! - btw. i hope ya'll enjoyed the new year's eve pictures i put up. i had a blast that night!! we had gone to the GOZO MUSIC FESTIVAL and danced til 5am where by that time i had to choose between going home or falling flat on my face to sleep..lol i have some more pictures but most of which i'm not in them and i doubt the people would be thrilled that i'm showing their face online (crazy assholes) (just kiddin)

Ghajnsielem.com

The forty days of Lent by Linda Campbell - from the bizarre festivals site, 2CAMELS.com

Maltese Easter traditions by Daniel Bartolo from MaltaMedia.com