I have officially been in the UK for a month. There are more than a few things that I am sure to learn as I continue on this path. But three things I have learned so far are:
1) appreciate all the small things that are easily taken for granted. For example having a bathtub, being able to turn on your heat and not have to worry about how much electricity it is going to use. Having a television that doesn't cost you 150 pounds just to license it. Not having to worry about whether you have grabbed all of your knickers (underwear) from the school's washing machine before leaving for the day.
2)enjoying your time, not having the constant feel that you have to be doing something. There is nothing better than laying in bed on a weekend morning, and not feeling guilty for doing so. As selfish as it is, it really is rejuvenating to run on a schedule that suits you. I know most of you back home can't do this because of family obligations, but you owe it to yourself to take one morning and just lay there not worrying about anything except maybe how long you can stay in bed before you will burst from needing to wee (pee) so bad.
3)there are massive spiders that move really fast. They require multiple stomps to kill and sometimes an additional stomp when you just want to make sure they are dead before laying back in bed. Screaming helps too!
To keep you up to speed on a few things that I have been dealing with. I have given up on the whole television idea, it has been nothing but a hastle and expense. So I will go without a TV for the year. That is okay because I am able to watch somethings on the Internet. (For those that want a great British comedy look up The Inbetweeners, and watch an episode). My land line is working, but apparently not all the time. If you do phone and it rings for ever, or you get nothing don't give up, just try again. I am still sleeping on the mattress on the floor as my bed frame is still yet to be delivered. I am almost too afraid to ask about it as this point. My washing machine has been brought into the flat and the plumber has been here, but now there is an issue with a fuse, so yes my knickers are still coming to school with me.
Thanks mom for bringing with you some Kraft Dinner, Lipton Chicken Noodle soup, Kraft peanut butter and Ranch dressing. Somethings are irreplaceable in one's diet.
Best purchases thus far: My slippers, two throw blankets, and my king size duvet for my double bed!
To be more serious now, what I miss the most from home (besides the food), (and the bath tub), (and the luxury of having my own vehicle). I miss all of you, my friends and family! Loving you all from across the pond!
