I am finding more and more that I am settling into 'London Life' quickly and quite comfortably. I feel so at peace and so at home. I am once again excited for the future and not anxious about it. I know this because my finger nails have some length to them. It has been a very bad habit of mine, I constantly was biting off my finger nails. Now they are nice and trim (I won't say long, because they are not there yet.)
Living in London is everything that I have been expecting it to be and LOADS more! I feel energetic and full of life and excitement!! I know I've had these feelings before, but it has been a very long time and I welcome them with an open mind and arms.
For me to describe these feeling in full would confuse you completely. However, I can try and give you a glimpse. Try and remember the first ever feeling you had where you have felt at peace, at home and comfortable with your surroundings. All at the same time.
That is a little of what I feel, I feel a lot more than just that. I may be alone right now, but the future is so filled with possibility and inspiration I can't help but feel excited.
So, I am done with all the "fluffy clouds and pretty unicorns" bit. Now on to some things that I've had to get used to.
First on the list.
- I went to Costco, I have never been more happy to go to Costco IN MY LIFE!
I finally have ICED TEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( I could keep going with exclamation points, but your finger would get tired of scrolling.)
- Frosted Flakes are called "Frosties"
- Miracle Whip does not exist.
- Tea is absolutely lovely over here. Oh my gosh, I drink like, 3 to 4 cups a day. Oh, it's wonderful!
- People have style. I am not even kidding you. Expressionism is in everyone, even people in old age. I love their style the most.
- Vegetables come in packages, unless you go to a market really early in the morning. I have yet to find a market.
- The clocks are run on 24 hour time. So, I actually have to do math *groans*, I am slowly getting used to the teen and twenty numbers, memorizing what they are in single digits. Emphasis on slowly.
- The way I say "Sorry" is very English already. Sort of. I can't hear an accent in my voice, YET!
- 'Mind the Gap' means 'Watch your step between the tube and the platform.' For those that didn't know, I do now. HA!
- The change, money, is completely different! Although I do like how the price that is posted, it's the price you pay, there is no surprise tax when you get to the till. It's marvellous.
- Pubs are on every street, mews, place, road etc.
- Pret a Manger is like the new Starbucks, in the respect that they're EVERYWHERE. They are like this little cafe, that sells prepared daily sandwiches, soup and wraps. It's quite yummy.
I just really love London. I think I can call it home, I know I've been here a week and a half but I belong here. I've not felt this kind of feeling, well, ever. It's strange, but I welcome it and hope it never leaves.
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