Tuesday, August 13, 2013

A Bittersweet Conclusion





don't make me leave this amazing place! :( looks like I will have to marry prince William!




Writing this blog post having been home for 4 days is so bittersweet.  It is so nice to be home and be reunited with my family, friends, and boyfriend.  Of course there were other things I missed about the United States, like not having to use a converter or one of my personal happy places, Taco Bell.  But even reflecting on the trip is hard because I am already London-sick.  I had the absolute time of my life and would not trade my experience for anything in the world.  The places and the people will be a part of me forever.  London really did change me in ways, and I like to think they are good things.  I have not been sleeping in the way I used to, like a hibernating bear.  I have been waking up early every day and really trying to make the most out of the time that I have in a day.  I am not sure whether or not this habit will continue, but so far I am trying!  I have learned to step out of my comfort zone, to appreciate more of the little things in life, and to REALLY appreciate the big things.  By that, I really mean my parents.  They have pulled so many different strings for me to come on this trip, financially and timing wise.  We have always had a very good relationship but this trip really helped me to put into perspective just how generous they are to me.  I would be literally nowhere without any of their support.
            Last but definitely not least, my trip really taught me a lot about myself and one of those things is how much more of the world that I want to see.  I seriously loved getting to go to so many different countries in Europe, and I would love to see so many more places.  Next on my list are Ireland, Italy, and Greece.  I honestly feel like I am addicted to traveling, and before I settle down and have a family, it is something that I want to do a lot more of.  It gives me such a rush and I know that London was only the beginning of all my travel adventures!

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