UK to USA

In a few days, my UK Visa will cease to exist.

So after over a year and a half of time living abroad, I’ve officially moved stateside.

It sounds like it’s been a lengthy stay, but now that I’m back in the states and shivering in the snow, I can’t believe my time is up.

I was lucky enough to build a home with the person I love.

I got to meet great new people, who I’m lucky to now call my friends.

I studied hard.

I experienced working at a magazine.

I traveled the United Kingdom.

I conquered the London Underground.

I rocked out with Kasabian and the Kings of Leon.

I was proposed to by my best friend in the Lake District.

I traveled around Europe.

I threw a coin in the Trevi Fountain.

I drank hot chocolate in the Alps.

I went to the very top of the Eiffel Tower.

I envied the royals in Versailles.

I cruised to Germany on the Queen Elizabeth.

I went up in the London Eye.

I watched endless Premier League football.

I had afternoon tea at The Langham.

I went to the Harry Potter studios in Watford.

I started a blog.

I found my wedding dress.

I had a pint of Guinness in Dublin.

I climbed to the top of Arthur’s Seat.

I visited so. many. castles.

I perfected my pumpkin muffin recipe.

I celebrated Hogmanay in Edinburgh.

I cooked Thanksgiving dinners.

I went to a wedding.

I wrote a 138 page dissertation.

I watched an NFL game at Wembley Stadium in London.

I graduated with my Master’s degree.

I drank a lot of tea.

I survived with a broken phone for 1.5 years.

I celebrated my first Christmas away from home.

I went to a golf tournament.

I tanned on the beach in Spain.

I lost $25 at the Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco.

I went in Buckingham Palace.

I flew on so many airplanes.

I baked a homemade pumpkin pie.

I packed only two large suitcases to travel back to the USA.

I said one of the most tearful goodbyes.

And now, I’m home.

While my list is a bit out of sequential order and barely scratches the surface, you get the gist. It’s been quite the life so far.

And some things are only just beginning.

xx Kelly