Day 5

9.9.18

Today was our last day with Tim and Bridget before they left for the States. We went to mass today at a small church called St. James. It is not far from campus, and it was a fast service. I am not sure if it was because of the size or just a British thing.

After that, we went back to campus to meet the rest of the gang before we met Brigid for our last family lunch. It was a perfect place called the Wharf. The thing to do on Sundays in the UK is going to a pub and get a roast. That is precisely what we did, and it was terrific.

It was nice to hang out with everyone one last time, and it was a beautiful day. There were also a lot of dogs! After lunch, we hopped on a bus to Kingston. I did not realize it, but once we got off the bus, it was time to say goodbye to time and Brigid. Brigid cried, Tim did not, but there were rounds of hugs given out. It was so lovely to have them join us for the first week in London. It gave me a peace of mind knowing that we would have some faculty members with us as we traveled and adjusted to life in London. I know it gave my parents some peace as well, especially my dad.

Kingston was an easier pill to swallow this time. I found a bag for my coins since I get so much change back and I learned rather quickly that I would need a few more pairs of tights. Thankfully we found a store that covered all of my bases.

We had a house meeting today, which lead to us getting dinner together. 19 people are living in this house! That is crazy! You would not think it is that big but turns out it is! The only downside is 19 people but only two showers. Might turn into the Hunger Games rather soon.

There was something about dinner today that made me feel like such an outcast. I feel like I am walking around with a sign above my head that reads ‘I AM AN AMERICAN.’ I have never had a problem or the worry of fitting in, but this time, I do. I am afraid they won’t like me and that I won’t fit in. It is hard to explain, and maybe I need more time over here. I know it will get better eventually. It has to.

Everyone got back to campus today, and I found out that I am living I with boys again. It was a fun freshmen year, so let's see what happens now.

Maddy, Bailey and I went to the Red Lion not far from campus for drinks and food but found out that not much is going on at a pub on Sunday night. We did not stay too long and ended up at St. Marys bar for the Big Hello. That was crazy, and there are a lot more people going to this school then I thought. Maybe once classes start, I will find my nitch here.