So far it is hard to sum up what the past four days of my life have been like. I flew on a plane for the first time by myself, I left my family/Charleston really for the first time, and I entered a new country.....and that was all in the first 2 days!
So far God has had a major hand in my journey (of course). I was very nervous about getting off the plane in England, mainly because of customs haha. When I got on the plane to London, immediately I heard someone mention the University of Nottingham. When I asked the girl sitting next to me, she said she was an exchange student studying there too! That made the customs, getting luggage, and trying to find my way through the Heathrow airport a lot easier!
It took a while, but we finally got on a coach to take us 2 1/2 hours from London to Nottingham. The first night was pretty rough because of being SO tired, but my first full day in Nottingham was really great! We have orientation this week (even though classes are going on....) so I met up with some Americans that I met at the airport to go to our meetings and then to go into the city to buy some things that we needed.....like towels. Oh yeah, you know how all you want to do when you get off of a plane after a lot of traveling is to get clean and take a shower...wouldn't you know I left towels at home. ha
Today (Tuesday) I ran all over campus with an American I met, Amy, trying to get everything sorted out for our classes. I think I'm going to like Nottingham, but it seems that organization has been an issue. Hopefully it will all get worked out soon, but it's pretty stressful waiting to make sure everything is in order.
Even though that may not seem like a very eventful 4 days, I feel like I haven't gotten off of this roller coaster yet! I definitely miss home, my family, and friends, but I know that there is a reason God has me here and I'm excited to find out what it is.
Prayers are welcomed ;)
Just a quick picture I snapped as we were coming into London....no big deal :)
More pictures will be coming soon...once I take them!
It sounds like you've got a lot going on already but it nothing you can't handle! Enjoy the beautiful snow and take lots of pictures of it! I am praying for you constantly! I love you!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you arrived safely! And hooray for a new friend named Amy! ;-) So glad you are blogging and I look forward to reading! Praying for you!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Amy