I can't believe that in less than 12 hours I will be heading to the airport. This is insanity. I'm SO nervous it isn't funny. I think I might puke. This is the biggest adventure I've been on to date, and part of me is terrified. It is still as if it isn't real to me, I don't think it will be real until the lights in the cabin come on and the flight attendant says "Good morning and welcome to London. The weather today is a brisk 16C (61 F) with a chance...

Pre-Departure Jitters Today we had a small party at my parent's house, just family and a few close friends. It was quite nice. We had cake and mom made a bunch of yummy lasagna, probably the last home cooked meal I'll have in a while. For a while we were concerned that this party might be an "I'm sorry you can't go" party instead of a "YAY! Nicole is finally going to England" party. Personally I'm quite glad it is the second option. My...

Pre-Departure Jitters Today we had a small party at my parent's house, just family and a few close friends. It was quite nice. We had cake and mom made a bunch of yummy lasagna, probably the last home cooked meal I'll have in a while. For a while we were concerned that this party might be an "I'm sorry you can't go" party instead of a "YAY! Nicole is finally going to England" party. Personally I'm quite glad it is the second option. My...