Our first major holiday-Thanksgiving- while being in another country has come and gone. It really isn't bad if you don't dwell that you aren't 'home' for it. And by home, I mean in the states. However, I learned that trick of the mind years ago when I had to get used to not actually being in Jacksonville for major holidays. My mother in law was here last week, and I'm sure that played a big part in the holiday not being so bad. We spent the whole week site seeing, including myself going to Ireland the day after Thanksgiving. I was pretty exhausted when I got home Saturday evening, I fell asleep as soon as I got out of the shower and laid on the couch. Then Sunday, we spent the day in London. It was awesome to see the Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Those are sites I honestly never thought I would have seen in my lifetime, and there I was standing in front of them. It was surreal.
After flying across the ocean to move here, and having to board flights from Jax to Ohio, Ohio to VA, VA to DC, and then DC to London, I got over my anxiety of flying pretty quickly. Before we flew here, it had been about 15 years since I had flown anywhere. Then 9/11 happened, and all of that contributed to my fear of flying. I still have a little anxiety about flying, but not enough to hold me back anymore. That's why I went to Ireland! I'm so happy that I've gotten over my fear of flying because I feel like there's so much to see, and I want to see it!
I'm in the final weeks of this semester in school. In all honestly, I can't wait to be done. I want a little bit of my life back where I'm not consumed by assignments, discussions, quizzes/exams, and projects. I have 2 weeks left, and they are going to be some busy ones, but I'll get through it, and it'll be done and under my belt! It really is bittersweet because while I'm looking forward to getting on my own schedule again, I know that I need to keep going. But, it isn't an option right now as we can't financially pull it off. Cody is going to see what he can do, and maybe I can take classes again by next summer!
It is getting COOLD here. I had to scrape ice off of my windshield this morning before taking Hailee to school. I just know the snow will be coming soon. I'm really not looking forward to it! Right now, it is currently 43 degrees outside. BRRRR. ;)
There's my update for now, until next time......
Jaimee
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