One Month to Go

In exactly one month I will be boarding a plane heading across the pond. It still has not sunk in that I will be in London for a full semester. I have been thinking of everything I still need to do before I leave... talk about stress!

A small pile of things to bring with me has began to form in my room; right now it consists of rain boots,  a few pictures, and my battery charger for my camera. I have many lists forming, as well. Once the holidays are over I will have to do some "practice packing" to figure out how to pack everything I want to bring.

My mom gave me a travel book for London a few days ago, so I have been looking through that trying to learn everything I can about the culture. The more I read it, though, the more excited I get.

When I tell people when I am leaving they always say how soon it is. In my head it still feels so far away. I hope the time leading up to the day I leave goes fast, but I will be spending as much time as I can with my friends and family before that day comes.

Ready for Kingston!

My journey at Kingston University will be one to remember! I can't wait to make a bucket list of different things to do, experience, and places to travel to while abroad. Of course I also can't wait to make new friends, not only from Kingston but also from CMU.

Since I was little I have been fascinated with the thought of being a princess. Of course I watched all of the Disney fairy tales, dreaming someday I'd find my prince charming and get to live in a castle. When I found out that princesses were real I became even more interested and quickly found out about the royalty in England. Everything from the Queen, learning about Princess Diana and her sons, and watching the Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William was intriguing me.

I also love the fashion in London. It's much different than wearing sweatpants and t-shirts everyday like college kids do here. Who doesn't love to get dressed up every once in a while? My career goal is to work for a fashion magazine, so there is no better way I'd want to learn about Journalism than in a town full of fashion.

Saying goodbye to my family and friends will be hard but thinking of all the possibilities I have ahead of me make this all worth it. I know I will miss them, but thankfully they are only a postcard, phone call, or skype call away!

If I could, I would pack up my bag now and go. I cannot wait for this experience! My main concern right now: how am I going to fit everything into one suitcase??