I guess with everything going on lately: classes starting, seeing more of London, meeting new people - I got swept up & thought a little less about home. Yesterday, with some downtime after classes, it all caught up with me. The emotion just came pouring out of me & I couldn't stop it. I talked to Mom for about 2 hours & she helped put me right again - at least temporarily. She reminded me that this is my adventure - that I deserve this trip & all its glory. She even suggested I make a countdown calendar for her visit in 3 weeks - which I, of course, agreed to do. That is my activity tomorrow after breakfast. :)
Tammy helped as well - she has been my shoulder here - & at home, too. I would not survive this crazy new world without her. I am, needless to say, grateful to have her in my life. She also told me that we were going to the Metropolitan Pub around the corner for a few drinks with the girls & Alvin. Of course this lifted my spirits instantly! So, off we went & had a few laughs with everyone. My homesickness [temporarily] evaporated.
Today was a better day. I went to my one class of the day & I am excited for the weekend! On Saturday, Tammy & I are going to see A Midsummer Night's Dream. I can't wait! :)
My challenge is to appreciate London & the fact that I am here & just take things one day at a time. Yes, I need to plan things like trips & what bars I want to go to & what London sites I want to see - but nothing more than that. Otherwise that unfriendly nuisance called homesickness will come back around! I'm going to make it a point to not let it get that bad again. Hopefully.
Anyway, enough of my sob story. London is a beautiful city! The Park is gorgeous! The architecture, the different restaurants, all the stores on Baker St. & Oxford St. are amazing!!! I keep looking for things I want to show Mom when she gets here next month.
But, now it is time to go out to dinner with the girls & check out some new pubs! :)
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