Made it to London! Almost there.
You'll be happy to know that I did NOT cry on the plane. (I know, I surprised myself.) I'm sure my seat buddies appreciated my remembering to pack the big girl pants once we hit the runway. Nobody like a whiny baby at 35,000 feet. I'm a big fan of British Airways now. They give you this wonderful little pack of goodies that includes a BIG blanket, eye mask, toothbrush/toothpaste and socks(!). I was quite delighted with the last item. Flying internationally, they have by far been my favorite. Recommended.
I'm getting pretty excited, at least at the moment. This is subject to change within the next ten minutes. (Kidding...hopefully). I can't wait to see ROME! I miss that rush you get when your eyes are searching over a new place for the first time. You miss the little details because it all seems so grand. Monday will be the first chance I get to explore around by myself. AH! Now THAT excites me! I'm ready to meet the family. I want everything to work out beautifully. I'm also wanting to magically become a kid person within the next week. I'll let you know.
Mom and I went to Walmart (won't be seeing on of those for a while) before I left to gather some American things to take to the family. We picked up lots of different types of candy, some magazines, a GREAT youth illustrated encyclopedia of America, and a football. Speaking of football, how did I not know UGA was playing Florida on Halloween?! I might have rethought this trip had known that (kidding...hopefully.) Amanda Jones you better be at that game! I'm really concerned about how I'm going to get to see the games. Someone suggested that I find an American bar that shows it but I don't know if that even exists. I'm banking on Fox or another network streaming the games online. If not you guys might be seeing me sooner than you think.
My gate just opened so I have to head that way. I'm sure there will be several posts coming soon- lots of things to get out! Hope those of you at home are sleeping well!
There's a bar called Scholar's (an Irish pub) that shows most, if not all, American sporting events. I plan on spending a lot time there during college football season :)
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girrrllll, that game is in florida! i'll see what i can do on being there just to make you happy :) and i wonder if i can send you videos of the games over the internet? hmmmm
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