This morning, Mom and I woke up relatively early. We got
fresh pastries, she finalized her packing, and then we went to Paddington
Station where she caught the Heathrow Express (train to the airport). I got a
bit teary as her train pulled away because the exciting (and somewhat
terrifying) reality is that the far more demanding and independent part of my
UK adventure is beginning. Before I get to that, let me close my stories of our
vacation by sharing some highlights:
1. Reconnecting with old friends
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| It felt like absolutely no time had passed since we traveled the French countryside. |
2. Seeing BEAUTIFUL parts of the country
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| I visited towns, castles, and Inns that were THOUSANDS of years old! The foliage, architecture, and history were incredible |
3. The food!
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| Two words: Mindblowingly delicious |
4. Spur of the moment adventures
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| Selfie at Downton Abbey! |
5. Bonding with my mom
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| It's been quite a long time since we've vacationed just the two of us. I am SO grateful that she took the time to do this with me. We will be laughing and reminiscing for years to come |
That brings me to the here and now! Having spent the day
organizing, blogging, and relaxing, it’s time for me to get into independent mode. Mostly, everything is currently in transition, so I feel extremely unsettled. I’m still looking for a place to live. I have a
million things I know I should be working on to prepare for graduate school
applications. Tonight, I am feeling quite lonely (the only downside to having
had my mom here for the first part of this trip). However, I've just talked with a friend from home who reminded me just how much I wanted and worked for this trip to happen. I know it will be worth the effort.
much love,
sara
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