Nervous excitement is probably the best way to describe how I feel right now. The ever planner that I am, who knows if I wrapped up my life in DC or am really ready to start in London. But oh so excited for grad school, new experiences, and life in London.
It hasn't seemed real until now...sitting awake on an overnight flight with that one girl watching a movie on her computer casting light in my direction (of course, no eye covers!). And now, the thoughts begin, keeping me awake although sleep wouldn't be comfortable anyway.
One whole year: student, American in London, hopeful traveler. I look forwrad to describing my experiences and encounters not just as a way of trying to make sense of it all but as a way to share with those interested! Documenting has become so much easier and I hope to post as often as I have something to say or photos to share (at least one camera will be with me at all times). Although I am not the first and certainly not the last to embark on this journy, mine will bring observations and interactions that only I can experience. I have no doubt it won't all be easy...I haven't been a student in 5 years! But, when it's your time, you just know. I knew it was time to make that leap, to take my fork.
PS. While I certainly tried, I actually made it through airport security without shutting it down! No Frankfurt repeat this time. I'd call that success!
It hasn't seemed real until now...sitting awake on an overnight flight with that one girl watching a movie on her computer casting light in my direction (of course, no eye covers!). And now, the thoughts begin, keeping me awake although sleep wouldn't be comfortable anyway.
One whole year: student, American in London, hopeful traveler. I look forwrad to describing my experiences and encounters not just as a way of trying to make sense of it all but as a way to share with those interested! Documenting has become so much easier and I hope to post as often as I have something to say or photos to share (at least one camera will be with me at all times). Although I am not the first and certainly not the last to embark on this journy, mine will bring observations and interactions that only I can experience. I have no doubt it won't all be easy...I haven't been a student in 5 years! But, when it's your time, you just know. I knew it was time to make that leap, to take my fork.
PS. While I certainly tried, I actually made it through airport security without shutting it down! No Frankfurt repeat this time. I'd call that success!
Alyssa,
ReplyDeleteI wish you the best of luck. It's amazing to see how far you've come and the adventures you've experienced. I look forward to hearing all about this new chapter in your life.
Clint
Alyssa,
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great flight and your luggage made it to the University! :)
“What you’ve done becomes the judge of what you’re going to do – especially in other people’s minds. When you’re traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don’t have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road.” – William Least Heat Moon
Be safe. All our love,
Can't wait to hear about your adventures!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Ryan & Michelle