Sunday, 27 April 2008

Four Months.

I've lived in the UK for exactly four months as of today. Four months. As in, a third of this year. It's going incredibly fast, and some days I can't get over how quickly I've grown accustomed to calling it my home. Don't get me wrong, I have my girly melt-down moments where I feel like I'm missing out on a lot of things back home, but I would say that 95% of the time, I'm content. When I'm meeting new teachers who tell me that they only want to stay for six months before heading back home, I secretly think they're crazy; why would you come all this way and only stay a few short months?

As easy as it is to complain about the public transport here, it's actually fairly painless for the most part. I never thought I'd take to catching multiple modes of transportation in the morning, particularly coming from a place where I accessed everything by car. I don't mind it though; it's actually sort of nice being able to take a breather and read the paper of a morning on the way to walk. (Of course, breathing is highly over-rated when the person next to you hasn't brushed their teeth or applied deoderant.)

I love the cold weather, so fitting in with that hasn't been too difficult. I think I'm the only person living in the United Kingdom whose heart drops at the thought of warm summer days. Give me a cup of tea and a blanket to snuggle under, over sweaty armpits and greasy skin any day of the week!

I've tried to push myself to do things I wouldn't normally have the chance to do back home. Back home, I was never much of a social butterfly, though I'm doing my best to get out and explore while I'm here. No, I'm not going out clubbing and drinking every evening; that's never going to be me. But I am trying to do new things, experience random events, and meet new people. I hope that continues no matter how long I stay.

London is an amazing place to visit, and even more amazing to call home. It's so diverse, and often overwhelming. There are so many parts to it that I don't think I'll ever get a chance to explore, but I'm looking forward to doing my best. In four months time, I hope to have a whole stack of things to add to my memory bank.

Long story short? I think what I'm trying to say is that four months in, I'm happy.

11 comments:

  1. That's awesome! I'm so happy for you. Has it really been FOUR MONTHS!? It doesn't seem possible.

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  2. It's scary how fast this year is going *dies* :)

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  3. i'm so glad you're happy. i worried over you a bit at first, being so far from your home and family. (i'm a worrier by nature.) but i'm really happy that it's going so well for you, and that you're getting the chance to experience new things. :)

    yay aly!

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  4. AHSOOOME.
    I'm terribly excited for you. And while I miss you like crazy, I know you're doing something amazing.
    And I will try and come and visit.. I used the 'will you pay for it' thing on my parents when they started talking again.. and they said .. 'maybe'
    OMGOSH

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  5. yeah! Alynda glad to read it! you good girl!

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  6. Wow, has it been four months already? How I wish I had the balls to do what you are doing :)

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  7. Wow, time flies. How long do you plan on living there total?

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  8. So glad to hear that you're happy, Alynda! This is an amazing adventure you're on and you're sure to have many wonderful memories when it's all over.

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  9. Good to hear all is going well. :) London is so big and just has so much to offer, so much to see. I don't think you will ever be bored for one second. Keep enjoying and I hope you have more happy adventures!

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  10. Wonderful!! I am so glad this has been such a fabulous experience for you (so far). Here's to more happy months.

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  11. Awesome! I'm so glad you are enjoying your time there!

    I so want to come visit!

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