The eagle has landed

I made it! It's 5:30 pm here in London and I arrived a few hours ago. The travel process couldn't have gone any smoother through and through. Starting at LAX with a SUPER helpful Virgin Atlantic employee who changed my seat on the plane to one where I practically had an entire row to myself (right before he slipped his number into my passport before I boarded), to a quick and smooth flight, no luggage problems, and speedy arrival to my hotel. After I dropped off my things in my closet of a room which barely fits me, a bed, and my suitcase, I walked outside to wander a bit and go get something to eat. And wouldn't you believe it...it started to snow. The first time I've ever seen snowfall in my life! What a welcome to this new country and new journey. I must admit I miss home an awful lot. Being in this tiny hotel room, exhausted, jet lagged, and cold is not the easiest thing I've ever done. I keep having flashbacks of yesterday's goodbyes to the fam at the airport - truly the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. Missing them so much right now and wish they were here to experience this all with me! I can't wait till you're all here at one point or another. I'm excited for tomorrow - orientation starts and I'll be able to meet some people in my program, see more of London, and ditch this lonely, "where the fuck am I and what am I doing here" feeling. I can't believe how dark it got so early - 3:30 was the last bit of sunlight that peeked through. I'm already beginning to understand that whole seasonal-affect disorder shenanigans. But, enough of the sadness. I think I'll go wander around out there...looks dark and eminent but hey, why else am I here if not to explore the unfamiliar? I miss you all so much and wish each and every one of u were here with me. Can't wait to share my adventures with you. Stay healthy and happy and be in touch!
xoxo, TT