Hi All,
I'm here at the YMCA...In Watford, England. This place isn't the cleanest Hostel I have ever stayed in, but for now this is my home. The bathrooms are smelly, the food is nothing like I'm used to (these people put gravy and mayonaise all over EVERYTHING-and look at me like i'm crazy because I don't put sauce on top of the grease they serve me), the place is noisy (2hours of sleep-ish), but the people are AMAZING!
I spent the whole day in downtown London. I got the see Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, rode the tube, went to Westminster Abby, (ate peanut butter :), saw the Hard Rock Cafe, and went to the Camdon market-bought a handbag.
I can't even believe that I'm the only American here! I'm meeting a lot of people from down under, Spain, South Africa, and Portugal. I can't believe my life. I also met another trainer from Brazil-Theo. He's Catholic. Since I don't sleep I plan on going to Mass tomorrow at 8am, workout at 9am, then breakfast (not too good), then I will study with Theo and some other trainers.
It's so easy to make friends here. Everyone is in the same situation. My roommates are in "beauty therapy" and massage therapy. There's 4 of us in one room. It's...interesting. It's loud. But it's fun. These people are so amazing. The only thing I don't LOVE is the lack of sleep and the food. Those 2 are easily overcome.
Lots of love!
XOXO
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Hello Michelle,
ReplyDeleteHey girl, its good to see that you are adjusting to the sudden change in your environment. Most likely this scene is the first of many more to come. Hope you are keeping a diary…could be the makings of a great story.
As I write this note its midnight plus one minute (Sunday) here in Gresham. I think it’s about 7:00 AM (Sunday) in London town.
Hmmm, Breakfast: Potatoes and gravy? Hard eggs and stiff bacon? Maybe.
I’ll stick with toast and Fred’s creamy peanut butter.
Cheers!! Keep Safe!!
(Just checked, now its 12:30 AM & 7:30 AM…time flies)
David
Hello Michelle Again,
ReplyDeleteI kept getting different time differences between Gresham and London. I think I finally figured it out. London is on BST (British Summer Time) which is eight hours ahead of Gresham.
I know, you probably already knew it. Also, right now its warmer in London than here in Gresham.
"See Ya,"
David
Hi Michelle I am glad you made it and are experiencing a new beginning..I know you will have a great time, the food is something to get use too. cheers diane
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