It was pay day and I was carrying bags brimming with goods from my favourite high street shops when my arms actually began to ache, I was routing through my handbag trying to find my ticket and make it to bus stop on time, without dropping everything on the floor. Up ahead I could see a … Continue reading
We woke up this morning to another light dusting of snow (basically just ice). However, since the Sun was shining I decided to wrap up warm and go for a little walk, that actually turned into a pretty big walk lasting two and a half hours. Now British people always joke/moan about the weather, but … Continue reading
Three weeks into the New Year and I finally realise what my main goal for 2015 is; confidence. Throughout 2014 I learnt many lessons I know will prove vital throughout my life. I met a lot of amazing (for want of a better word) people, with each one inspiring me in some way. However, many times … Continue reading
Happy New Year! 2015. Twenty bloomin’ Fifteen. How?! As crazy as this is I feel ready to make sense of it all. I’m not entirely sure what this year is going to look like, seeing as I don’t have any big plans set up. I’m choosing to look at this as a sense of freedom, … Continue reading
After an emotional farewell in BG and tears in New York City, there were even more tears as I took the flight across the Atlantic (partly from the sickening feeling of turbulence, but mostly at the thought of ending my journey). I get nervous a lot over silly things. Although I never expected to feel … Continue reading
Dear December, Well that happened fast. Two weeks of classes, a trip to Chicago, finals, a farewell to my home away from home, New York City and my final flight back to England. Everything creeped up on me and now all seems like a blur. I cannot believe my time in the US came to … Continue reading
I was going to include photos and words about Ground Zero in my New York City post, but it just didn’t feel right. I’ve spent half of this year living in the US and simply brushing over 9/11, without mentioning what I’ve learnt and felt during my time here doesn’t make much sense. As an … Continue reading
“Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there’s nothing you can’t do..” – Alicia Keys and Jay Z “I’m in a New York state of mind” – Billy Joel After a tearful goodbye to friends at the airport and tears as I took off from Ohio I approached New York City. 8000 feet high in … Continue reading
5.30am wake up call. Totally worth it. We crammed a lot into our day in Chicago, my poor feet didn’t know what had hit them. The city centre is very walkable actually. I was definitely surprised by that. I took screen shots of directions to where we knew we wanted to head to, definitely helps. … Continue reading
If the US is not your home, you are likely to be shocked (be that for good or bad reasons) the first time you see/eat/smell American food. 1) the portion sizes are probably ten times bigger than what you’re used to 2) you can find fried EVERYTHING 3) so much sugar 4) so much salt 5) … Continue reading
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