Final Days

Helo (yes, I know in American English I spelled it wrong. However, in Welsh culture I spelled it right). In just about 4 short days I will be on the plane from the U.S. headed to the U.K. Now that I taken the GRE (graduate records exam) and finished my internship I will like I can really focus on the trip. I’m growing more and more excited by the minute.

Hopefully, today I can get everything I need from a few stores so I can finish packing. Usually, I’m the person in the groups who always over-packs. At first I couldn’t understand how I was going to fit a semester worth of things in just 2 suitcases that had to weigh under 50 lbs. I mean when I pack to drive from St. Louis to Alcorn State University (my home university); my whole car is pack to the max literally. Luckily my friend Jace came home over the weekend to show me how to pack effectively.

Though I am excited, I must admit I am tad nervous about what happens when I get off the plane in London. I will have to go through border patrol, and then catch a shuttle from the airport to the hotel, where my orientation will be held.

After 2-3 days of orientation we will then be taken to Cardiff University (in Wales). I received my housing assignment though I like the fact that I have my own room and bathroom. I don’t like the fact that it is 3 miles=40 minute walk. They do have a shuttle that runs M-F from the flats to the campus. Thank God!

Everyone I met that has visited said the food is not very tasty. I assume some of it is an acquired taste, but I am definitely open to trying anything that looks good and smells good, except seafood. I don’t eat seafood. Ever since I was little girl and almost swallowed a bone I vowed to never eat seafood again and I haven’t.

I think I want to start doing a quote of the week on my blog. This week quote: “Forbidden fruits create many jams.

Alright well let me get to preparation mode. Next we talk I will be London!!!


Smooches,
Really soon to be a Black Girl in Wales