Well, on Saturday it will officially be one year since in landed here in England. I would like to have a nice long note of reflection on my experience but to be perfectly honest I've been too busy since I landed to even think about it! But here are a few things I have learned:
1. Never, ever eat mushy peas
2. Smiling and nodding when you don't understand someone can lead to some awkward moments
3. There is a difference between Geordies and Makems... and don't get them confused
4. Never correct an English person's English, they just say they invented the language
5. England may have done it first but America did it better... in some cases :)
6. Driving on the left side of the road is not as scary as it seems
7. Complete strangers can be very lovely (yes lovely) people and very welcoming
8. Pedestrians do not have the right of way in England and cars will run you over if you give them the opportunity
9. The English love paperwork and meetings
10. Different doesn't mean better or worse...just different
11. If a child asks you for a "rubber" they are referring to a pencil eraser
12. Yorkshire pudding is not a dessert
13. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and stronger
Well, I wish I had something profound to say right now but I don't. I've learned so much this past year and grown a lot personally and professionally. For the most part I still think I am crazy for moving over here but it has been such a good experience for me. I still miss my family and friends like crazy and some days are much harder than others but it is worth it. I have definitely been blessed with supportive family and friends back home as well as fantastic people here who have helped me adjust and given me more support than I could have hoped for. I also have a certain someone (Andrew :) and his family to thank as well for taking me in and treating me as one of their own, I am truly grateful for that wonderful support. So in conclusion, A HUGE THANKS TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY AT HOME AND HERE IN THE UK, I LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!!!!
Katey
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