The Arrival

Ahh so I am finally in London!! Just some general background for anyone who doesn't know; I'm doing a 7 week Study Abroad program for BYU. I will be taking a British literature and British history class and a one credit 'London walks' class. I will also serve in a family ward. So my journey in a nutshell-the plane left SkyHarbor an hour late; at 8:30. I sat by a nice Indian couple on what I assumed their family vacation. I sat by the husband and he snored quite a bit....but regardless of the discomfort I got quite a bit of sleep, probably because I had a crazy night before takeoff, but that's a different story...And they do not force you to go to the bathroom TJ! Oh ya and the TSA lady said I looked like I was 12 years old!! But hey, it's better than looking 12+50 right? After getting passed the terrifying customs lady in Heathrow I found my way to the express train and rode that to Paddington station. I then 'emerged from the underground' and asked a nice man in a leather shop which way was East (it was cloudy so I couldn't tell the old school way) and I found the London Center! I am staying on the 4th floor (hello stairs)on a bottom bunk. We just barely had a devotional by a bishop in the stake and went over the plans for the week and our ward assignments for tomorrow. Everyone seems really nice and I'm excited to get to know my fellow study abroaders. I'm so excited to start this adventure. I hope to fall in love with the city, learn about its history in depth, and perhaps even more importantly, learn more about myself and what I am capable of doing. I believe new experiences bring out new facets of your personality that you never knew existed, sometimes good, sometimes bad. Well that's enough for now! I think I'm going to shower and then go to bed! I'm jet lagged and deleeeeriouss!! Oh and I would post some pictures that I took but the internet connection no es bueno so it won't let me!