Taking the First Steps

All my bags are packed; I’m ready to go. Before starting my job, I will be visiting family in the UK. I took a train to Toronto where I caught the UP to the airport and my flight will levae from there cross the Atlantic and land in Manchester. I’m happy to know I will be greated by some familiar faces after 17 hours of travel and I’m hoping that all the transitions will go well. I’m sad to leave home and my family but I’m also so excited to start this adventure. I’ve dowloaded so many TV shows and movies onto my phone but even after listening to music for an hour my phone lost 10% battry charge. Thank goodness the train has plug-ins! Still, I think it would have been wise to get a portable charger.

Last night, my family and closest friends gathered to have a fairwell dinner with paella, cake and apple crumble. It was the perfect send off and I felt surrounded by love and joy which helped my nerves. I am so thankful for all those around me giving me the strength to be adventurous. I definitely could not do it without them!