One down, a lot more to go

It finally happened, we made it to London. All it took was 9 hours on a plane and all my hopes and dreams. At the very least I had the charismatic attitudes of the metal band to keep entertained and sane (They were heading to Romania for a music festival, and they were going to be the opening number for Pantera. Band song). Getting off that plane was a better experience than any birthday I have ever had, and it made being in London feel like a fever dream. I have now been here for 9 hours and I can say it is very real. London is a very beautiful and confusing city that somehow feels so familiar and comfortable. Most of the food is just stuff that we have in Arkansas, but there is definitely a lot more authentic European food here. Despite the options, I have eaten nothing but American garbage and I plan to eat a lot more of it too. There are so many cafes and tobacco shops that I really am surprised they live past 30 up here. London also has some crazy ass places! I went to M&M World and bought an awesome ass fanny pack (photos to be posted later), and I visited London’s China town with some new friends. There is also so much theatre here! Even if I tried, I could never watch every show they had to offer, but I hope to see some good shows while I am here. So far London has impressed me, but I think I am more excited to spend this next month with some really fun and interesting people. Today I learned everybody’s name, and all I have to do now is not say something stupid. Mom and Dad, if you are reading this, please pray that I don’t say anything stupid because it is really hard for me sometimes. Besides all of that, I look forward to what the British throw my way!