I am leaving for Edinburgh on Tuesday, meaning I have three full days after today to enjoy family, friends, California, sunshine, American dollars, cheaper prices….
I thought I would be balking from fear, and a part of me is certainly very nervous about navigating three airports, going through customs, adjusting to a new climate and time-zone, starting a bank account, buying school clothes, making it through orientation, and everything else on the list of “don’t forget!” that has been accumulating since May or so. But I’m so darn busy packing, buying supplies over here, and saying my goodbyes that here I am, three days from leaving the country for several years, and I don’t think the gravity of this situation has yet to hit me. I think only after I graduate from Dick Vet will I realise what I’ve done!
In the mean-time, I’m trying to figure what is absolutely necessary and thus deserving of a place in my suitcases, and what’s worth storing for four years. I’m so glad I have my parents’ storage unit to use, because it would break my heart to have to get rid of all of my kitchen supplies. It should all be waiting for me when I return.
But before I can think about returning, I need to think about getting over there! Thank goodness I have my laptop: now I can keep my family updated between planes and upon arrival. I’m leaving my phone in the States because it won’t work in the UK, and I’m going to get a phone plan over there, so in the meantime it’s just Skype+Internet that will keep me connected with the U.S.
I’ll be updating like crazy when I touch Scottish soil. Until then, safe journey to my fellow GEPers, and I’ll see you there.
I’m so glad that we got to hang out a bit before you left for Scotland! I’m not sure if you’ve arrived there yet, but hope that you had a safe trip eating my delicious snacks!
—Janice · Aug 5, 10:55 PM · share