Well, It is 3:21 in the morning, and for the life of me, I cannot get back to sleep. So Instead, I will write my next blog entry.
Thus far, England has been amazing!. initially, I got off the plane, was incredibly jet lagged, and didn't understand why I had done this to myself. The bus ride was beautiful and everything was covered in snow (which I love!!!). However, I could have seen any of it in Tennessee (minus the sheep). Anyways, It wasn't until we actually turned into Oxford that I realized why I had tortured myself with a six hour lay over in philly followed by the 7 hour plane ride and the hour and a half bus drive--Oxford was amazing. The first sight I remember that truly epitomized Oxford for me was Christ Church. Though I thought it was the university itself at first, Christ Church is amazing. it's "dreaming Spires are the epitome of what an American thinks Europe should be.
I then walked into my flat and realized had my apprehensions return. It was small; My room appeared to me a cupboard; and I the Pound system over here had me completely befuddled. However, these places and obstacles are quickly becoming home.
The Thames River is right out my back door (though I had no idea what it was at first), and the snow that has blanketed the entire country is breath taking. Also, I can walk to anywhere and pick up anything in just a few minutes; it is glorious. I truly detest vehicles, and there is NO abundance of them here! (the exception being the very speedy taxis which seem to attempt running us Americans over at every opportunity.)
Well, It is now 3:36, and I really need to attempt sleep once again. These few musings have barely tapped the surface of what I have been experiencing here thus far, and I completely intend to write more when I am a smidgen more Cognizant.
Best Wishes and Cheers! (BTW I will typo check this later; it's late)
