First and Goal

So who would have thought that in this past month, I would have packed my life away into two suitcases, gotten on the airplane without crying, arrived in a unknown city, become comfortable, seen the oldest golf course, gone to London, wrote almost two essays, while Connecticut is getting absolutely pummeled with snow! In the past four weeks, which have probably been the LONGEST four weeks of my life (that I can remember), I have made the biggest transition in my life and I love it. I have adapted to "city" life and being with Scottish people, who are just so nice and are always willing to help. I am so happy that I chose to not only study abroad, but to also come to Edinburgh. Words can't describe how awesome this city really is and how much I learn about it each day.

I have gotten into a routine of classes, lunch, gym, shower and work, but instead of work I skype with a few people, play a few games of Rummikub, and then go make dinner with the girls. This lovely routine makes the days go by faster, which ultimately makes the week go by faster. It was the best feeling in the world to cross out all the days in January and flip the calender over to March...I had a little celebration in my room when I was doing this.

I have been skyping with my parents almost every day. We have started to skype each other when they are making dinner. So its like I am actually sitting at the counter watching them make food. Yesterday, I skyped with mom when she was making cookies. I think the only reason why she did it though was to have someone remind her when the beeper goes off on the microwave to actually take out the cookies. I LOVE skype, without it I am pretty sure I wouldn't be able to handle being abroad. It is a nice feeling to see my house and the furniture; it keeps reminding me that home never changes really.

Only four more months to go, three until my family comes, two until classes are over and one until we get to the best month ever...MARCH!

I just have to keep saying to myself:
"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can"
The Little Engine that Could understands exactly what I am talking about!