I am home. I made it back safely and without any flight delays/cancellations/or landing in the wrong city. Whew!
I love being home. Daisy sticks to my side and I can sleep whenever, eat wherever, and drive. I've missed driving so much. Today I drove around blasting MJ and dancing in my car. So, if you see a white volkswagen and the driver is dancing... well, its probably me. I'm that idiot. :) The hot shower is fantastic. I finally shaved my legs after 3 months. Yea, it felt great. Who wants to snuggle now??
I do miss London. There was always something to do and never a dull moment. What I miss is that sense of being in such a large community. There is just such easy accessibility to these amazing spots that I'm afraid I won't see for a few years. I also miss all of those friends I made. It was such a comfort being able to just hop on the Tube and meet up. Those were some amazing days I had. 3 amazing months.
I'm ready to see my friends here and again see my friends at UPS. I miss everyone so much! Oh my goodness.
I've been falling asleep at about 9:00 pm every night since being home. Its like my carriage turns back in to a pumpkin at that time. I can't keep my eyes open and sleep is just consuming. Its currently 15 minutes until that magical time and my eyelids are getting heavy.
I'm going to watch The Hangover and try and stay awake a little sooner. Tomorrow I am going to go The Dallas Women's Foundation to visit all of my favorite ladies. I can't wait! I've missed all those amazing women.
Alright, time for a movie and some sleep.
Love,
Kaitlin.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
pre-departure
Hello all whoever reads this,
So, for some reason finals week tends to be a bad time for me. This is the second finals week where someone from my past has died. Last semester my ex's brother died and this semester a friend from high school passed away after his battle with leukemia. I hate cancer. I hate leukemia. End of story. Jason will be in my thoughts and I hope he passed away loving life.
On a lighter note... I discovered the song that I am hoping to choreograph to next semester.
I already have ideas for costumes and may have started choreographing... When it happens, it happens. I miss dancing so much. I feel like a part of my soul is ripped out when I don't have access to a dance studio. That dance floor becomes a part of my heart and completes me. Its that feeling of feet on the hard wood floor that is calming. The mirrors reflecting my image back at me provide a sense of relief, you're here and you're real.
We went to a club (On Anon) this past weekend. It was a ton of fun. I got sweaty and danced a lot and enjoyed myself until 3 in the morning. We had to live up our last weekend here... duh!
For finals, I only have one more left tomorrow and then we're having pizza and going to see Bright Star and then I'm pretty positive most of us are going out for a few last drinks in London.
Friday I will spend most of the day packing and just getting ready to leave and then Saturday morning I will head off to the airport around 10 am and arrive in Dallas at 9:05 pm.
I am excited to leave, but I am also bummed at the same time. London has begun to feel like home and I feel like it is a city that I can feel comfortable in and not feel like so much of an outsider. But I really cannot wait to be back in Dallas and then again I can't wait to be back in Tacoma. Both of those places fill my heart with so much happiness its difficult to explain. The reason for my excitement to leave is mostly some of the people on my program. They drive me absolutely bonkers. I feel like I could spend so much more time here in London. I could discover so many treasures and really understand this magnificent city. I would also want a companion. One of my bestests or a family member.
My mom is making chicken noodle soup for my first dinner back at home. Just... Perfect. So perfect.
I can't wait to sleep for a few days. I haven't been sleeping well here. My anxiety is out the roof and I want to be snuggling with Daisy instead of pink blankets.
Only 2 whole days left in London and then I will be home. I really hope that people reading this don't think that I hate London or anything. I've had the time of my life. I have really enjoyed every minute and will truly miss this city. I will miss waiting for the tube, walking every where, the accents, the fascinating people, the parks, the museums, the cider, and pretty much so much about this city. I will also miss the friends that I have made on the program. There are a few that I am afraid distance will keep us apart. I truly sincerely hope that does not happen. Facebook and Skype will help make the U.S. feel like a smaller country.
Also, watch Glee. BEST. SHOW. EVER. <3
Alright, off to bed. LAST exam tomorrow! Also, this doesn't feel like a proper finals week. I haven't stayed up until 5:30 am writing in the SUB. Weird.
Cheers,
Kaitlin.
So, for some reason finals week tends to be a bad time for me. This is the second finals week where someone from my past has died. Last semester my ex's brother died and this semester a friend from high school passed away after his battle with leukemia. I hate cancer. I hate leukemia. End of story. Jason will be in my thoughts and I hope he passed away loving life.
On a lighter note... I discovered the song that I am hoping to choreograph to next semester.
I already have ideas for costumes and may have started choreographing... When it happens, it happens. I miss dancing so much. I feel like a part of my soul is ripped out when I don't have access to a dance studio. That dance floor becomes a part of my heart and completes me. Its that feeling of feet on the hard wood floor that is calming. The mirrors reflecting my image back at me provide a sense of relief, you're here and you're real.
We went to a club (On Anon) this past weekend. It was a ton of fun. I got sweaty and danced a lot and enjoyed myself until 3 in the morning. We had to live up our last weekend here... duh!
For finals, I only have one more left tomorrow and then we're having pizza and going to see Bright Star and then I'm pretty positive most of us are going out for a few last drinks in London.
Friday I will spend most of the day packing and just getting ready to leave and then Saturday morning I will head off to the airport around 10 am and arrive in Dallas at 9:05 pm.
I am excited to leave, but I am also bummed at the same time. London has begun to feel like home and I feel like it is a city that I can feel comfortable in and not feel like so much of an outsider. But I really cannot wait to be back in Dallas and then again I can't wait to be back in Tacoma. Both of those places fill my heart with so much happiness its difficult to explain. The reason for my excitement to leave is mostly some of the people on my program. They drive me absolutely bonkers. I feel like I could spend so much more time here in London. I could discover so many treasures and really understand this magnificent city. I would also want a companion. One of my bestests or a family member.
My mom is making chicken noodle soup for my first dinner back at home. Just... Perfect. So perfect.
I can't wait to sleep for a few days. I haven't been sleeping well here. My anxiety is out the roof and I want to be snuggling with Daisy instead of pink blankets.
Only 2 whole days left in London and then I will be home. I really hope that people reading this don't think that I hate London or anything. I've had the time of my life. I have really enjoyed every minute and will truly miss this city. I will miss waiting for the tube, walking every where, the accents, the fascinating people, the parks, the museums, the cider, and pretty much so much about this city. I will also miss the friends that I have made on the program. There are a few that I am afraid distance will keep us apart. I truly sincerely hope that does not happen. Facebook and Skype will help make the U.S. feel like a smaller country.
Also, watch Glee. BEST. SHOW. EVER. <3
Alright, off to bed. LAST exam tomorrow! Also, this doesn't feel like a proper finals week. I haven't stayed up until 5:30 am writing in the SUB. Weird.
Cheers,
Kaitlin.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
countdown
December! Hello!
December seems to have crept up on me and has definitely taken me by surprise. Just a week ago I was thinking I had infinite amounts of time left in London. I realized today that I can look at the 10 day weather forecast and see what the weather will be like in Dallas when I arrive. Strange? Yes, a little bit, but it made me excited to be home. I have enjoyed my time here in London and definitely have had some of the most amazing experiences of my life, but there comes a time when homesickness sets in and its just time to go home. I think I've reached that point and it also helps that this coming week is full of exams because that will help me feel so relieved when I go home. It will feel as if the weight of the world has been lifted off of my shoulders and I can finally walk again shoulders down with a stressless stride in my step.
I'm ready to be home for so many reasons. Let me list them for you.
1) I get to shave my legs (that's right, I haven't shaved them since I've been here. so hot.)
2) relaxing. Really, just spending time doing nothing where I feel 100% comfortable
3) the nature preserve, I am planning on walking Chewy every day if I can.
4) my friends. I really truly value my friendships in Dallas
5) mexican food
6) no more upset stomachs from greasy carby food.
7) snuggling with the dogs
8) seeing my mom and dad every day and seeing my brother at least once a week (most likely more) and being with my sister for an entire week
9) pete's and benedicts. I MISS BREAKFAST FOOD SO MUCH
10) my own bed, pillows, and fleece blanket
11) driving, i haven't driven a car in over 3 months. if you know me, you know how difficult of a task that is.
12) I'm sure there's more, but I can't think of them right now.
I'm currently writing my 3rd paper and I'm about halfway through. I was expecting to have to spend all night working on it, but somehow when I'm writing about something I am passionate about it makes the assignment so much easier. Thank you, gender studies.
I'm going to see Peter Pan at the O2 center tomorrow. Should be AMAZING. I cannot wait! I will definitely live up my last few days here and they will be fun for sure. I may not have a last night of drunkenness or a last night of crazy times, but I will enjoy myself and I will spend it with my amazing friends that I've made here.
Sometimes life is a conundrum.
Cheers!
Kaitlin
December seems to have crept up on me and has definitely taken me by surprise. Just a week ago I was thinking I had infinite amounts of time left in London. I realized today that I can look at the 10 day weather forecast and see what the weather will be like in Dallas when I arrive. Strange? Yes, a little bit, but it made me excited to be home. I have enjoyed my time here in London and definitely have had some of the most amazing experiences of my life, but there comes a time when homesickness sets in and its just time to go home. I think I've reached that point and it also helps that this coming week is full of exams because that will help me feel so relieved when I go home. It will feel as if the weight of the world has been lifted off of my shoulders and I can finally walk again shoulders down with a stressless stride in my step.
I'm ready to be home for so many reasons. Let me list them for you.
1) I get to shave my legs (that's right, I haven't shaved them since I've been here. so hot.)
2) relaxing. Really, just spending time doing nothing where I feel 100% comfortable
3) the nature preserve, I am planning on walking Chewy every day if I can.
4) my friends. I really truly value my friendships in Dallas
5) mexican food
6) no more upset stomachs from greasy carby food.
7) snuggling with the dogs
8) seeing my mom and dad every day and seeing my brother at least once a week (most likely more) and being with my sister for an entire week
9) pete's and benedicts. I MISS BREAKFAST FOOD SO MUCH
10) my own bed, pillows, and fleece blanket
11) driving, i haven't driven a car in over 3 months. if you know me, you know how difficult of a task that is.
12) I'm sure there's more, but I can't think of them right now.
I'm currently writing my 3rd paper and I'm about halfway through. I was expecting to have to spend all night working on it, but somehow when I'm writing about something I am passionate about it makes the assignment so much easier. Thank you, gender studies.
I'm going to see Peter Pan at the O2 center tomorrow. Should be AMAZING. I cannot wait! I will definitely live up my last few days here and they will be fun for sure. I may not have a last night of drunkenness or a last night of crazy times, but I will enjoy myself and I will spend it with my amazing friends that I've made here.
Sometimes life is a conundrum.
Cheers!
Kaitlin
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