Almost ten years ago I found out I had received a scholarship to attend AIU University in London. I can't stop thinking how that experience changed my life. Anyone who knows me know that I'm a chicken. ...and yet I got on an airplane by myself and flew for 13 hours where I then engaged a cab and proceeded to a "flat" where I lived with a bunch of girls I'd never met. I used the underground train (or tube) every day, often alone to get to class, and traded with foreign currency at small markets for groceries and clothing. I rode speed trains and ferries to visit other countries on the weekends...trading with even more foreign currency and findind my way around among foreign languages and strange customs. By myself! I am a big girl and I can do big things! I've been working on putting my journal and pictures into an HM book so I can remind myself of that from time to time. That experience really helped me grow. ...and three weeks after I came home I met the greatest guy I've ever known! ...and married him!
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How did I not know you did this?? That was a rough time in my life, I wish I had been more aware of what was going on with my friends and loved ones around me. SO better late than never- Congratulations on such an amazing opportunity!!!! I love you!!!!
I had no idea that you did that! That's so cool that you got to experience something like that. Can't wait to see the book.
Was that really 10 years ago? Wow! Deb and I were just talking about that last weekend. We were talking about how very brave it was. What an amazing adventure. I love you sis.
How cool is that?! I would have never guessed you went to school in England!!! Your awesome! Hope all is well with your family! I miss you lots and am so sorry I haven't called or emailed you lately! I am a loser and have just been insanely busy... Not a good excuse I know! I hope to talk to you soon:) Take care and tell your cute family hello for us!
Wow, Keri. We really DID lose touch! I had no idea you did this! That is awesome!!! Can't wait to see you tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! You are a big girl! I don't think I could have done that!
It's going to be an awesome book. I've been to England once about 11 years ago. My maternal grandmother is British and I got to visit with her mother and sister in Norfolk for 3 weeks! So fun! Sounds like you had an awesome time.
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