Another Journey Has Begun

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain


     At first I was anxious. Then I was scared. Now, I am relieved. 

Out in the rain in Camden Town

     I still have a bit more to do until I get to Falmouth where I'm living but I was extremely fortunate enough to see a familiar face as I got to London. I met up with Alex to grab a drink but ended up getting fish and chips as that was the last thing we did the last time I was in London. It was so relaxing to sit down with a friend and just talk, about everything. The whole time there wasn't a single lull in the conversation making the departure hard. We've agreed that I would come back and spend a couple more days in London and travel around with him and he even suggested visiting Falmouth. I'm sure it would be wonderful either way. Great friends is one of the only things that helps relax me. 


     In light of the quote by Mark Twain, I was thinking earlier on how maybe this study abroad trip wasn't in my best interest financially and for other reasons. But, when it gets down to it, there's never going to be another opportunity that surfaces itself like this one did in my life. It still seems completely surreal. The take off, the landing, the London rain... It doesn't feel like I've left anywhere. I was told that I seem to belong here more than in America, so maybe I've just returned to a comforted zone that isn't going to feel 'different' to me in a sense. 


     I'm suffering from some jet lag and acquired my first sore throat  in years. Time to get some much needed sleep.