Hello everyone, not much time as the internet is very expensive on board the ship! I miss my high speed, cheap internet!
I've been to Sweden, Germany (Berlin) and Finland thus far, it's all been amazing! Tomorrow we are docking in St. Petersburg, Russia for two days. The immigration is very tight, so not much I can do if I'm not on the tour. I'm hoping to get some neat souviners. Sweden was gorgous. In Germany we went to a concentration camp and then saw the sights around Berlin. I love Germany! Today we stopped off in Helsinki, Finland...again a beautiful country. Loads to tell...but not much time...I will write more when I get back to the UK.
The ship and cruise are amazing! The 5 star dinners and treatment we get is just amazing...I'm going to miss it when we leave. I can't believe it's almost half over! I've seen some wonderful shows...met some fun people, but with the tours, we are worn out! Sleeping is a minimum...which isn't so good!
Love to all....Till next time!
P.S. Love you my little one!!!
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Sunday, August 5, 2007
On Board and set sail
Hey from the north sea!
I made my way yesterday from London to Dover where I set sail on my cruise. The ship is just HUGE!!! I boarded and found my parents sleeping in the room...they had arrived a couple hours earlier and were jet lagged and very tired. After our Muster drill (like a fire drill) to practice getting off the ship in case of an emergency...we organized our small (but big for a ship) room. There is tons of storage, and we've got everything put away like we live there.
We had our first dinner last night with our table. 11 people at our small table...fun, all british except us. So that made for a fun night! We finished up dinner around 11pm and walked back stopping to listen to some music before heading back and to bed..still jet lagged (my parents).
Today we slept till 1pm...well we lost an hour, so it was really noon. Then got ready and went to lunch...and then to a presentation over the Baltic States...hard to understand the guy..he jumped around a lot.
Tonight is a formal dinner event, I will go get ready for it soon! Then who knows what...so much to do..so little time! Tomorrow we will arrive in Helsingborg, Sweden for a day of sightseeing! More about that later
Not much time on the expensive internet...so posts will remain somewhat short! Love to all and miss you!
Love
I made my way yesterday from London to Dover where I set sail on my cruise. The ship is just HUGE!!! I boarded and found my parents sleeping in the room...they had arrived a couple hours earlier and were jet lagged and very tired. After our Muster drill (like a fire drill) to practice getting off the ship in case of an emergency...we organized our small (but big for a ship) room. There is tons of storage, and we've got everything put away like we live there.
We had our first dinner last night with our table. 11 people at our small table...fun, all british except us. So that made for a fun night! We finished up dinner around 11pm and walked back stopping to listen to some music before heading back and to bed..still jet lagged (my parents).
Today we slept till 1pm...well we lost an hour, so it was really noon. Then got ready and went to lunch...and then to a presentation over the Baltic States...hard to understand the guy..he jumped around a lot.
Tonight is a formal dinner event, I will go get ready for it soon! Then who knows what...so much to do..so little time! Tomorrow we will arrive in Helsingborg, Sweden for a day of sightseeing! More about that later
Not much time on the expensive internet...so posts will remain somewhat short! Love to all and miss you!
Love
Friday, August 3, 2007
London
I arrived in London at 9:30pm last night, got through customs and got my luggage without any problem. I took the underground to my hostel which was quite an adventure with 3 rolling suitcases, being female in London at 11:30 at night. But it all worked out well. I put my big pieces of luggage into luggage storage, which was quite an ordeal...seeing as I had to carry my 3 pieces of luggage up and down stairs...not easy. Then it was SOOO hot...not hot when I stopped moving, but no air conditioning..they really don't need it, but I was sweating like none other! Got all my liquids that I couldn't have on the plane transferred over to my carry on, so that I had a small piece of luggage with me and found my room.
My hostel is pretty nice, the best I've stayed in. I'm in a dorm area with 6 beds, 5 other girls filled it up last night, but I believe any sex can stay in the rooms..not sure though. Talked with a few of them this morning, traveling around and are from Germany. I got up and ate breakfast...I was STARVING! Really no dinner last night. Then went back up and laid down for a little while longer. I didn't have any need to get going early. I've been to London many times, so the main touristy sights aren't as big a deal, especially when I'm coming back for a few days at the end of the month.
When I finally left, I hopped on the tube...tried to be Londonish...not touristy. Only having my purse and trying to know where I was going. Fun! I went into Victoria station, a national rail link. I want to get a young persons rail card which would save me 30% on travel, now I need to figure out a local address, since you have to list one...eeeh! Then I went and got a mobile phone. Went to the Orange store, picked out a phone...and on my way I went.
From there I walked down the street to Buckingham Palace.....I realized at this time..that maybe it would have been nice to grab a map..I didn't really know where I was, just had an idea from when I've been there before. I figured out where I was and headed to Big Ben and the Parliament. Oh while in St. James Park...I played with and set up my new phone. I hope I'm good to go! Then walked around, making my way around across the Thames and to Waterloo station, where I hopped back on the tube and am now back at my hostel.
Had a scare...thought my debit cards weren't working (my only way of money really), but I tried them both and should be good to go...talk about dangerous! AH
Tomorrow I head to Dover to board the Cruise. Hopefully I'll be able to find my parents without to much trouble...but who knows. Could be interesting..I'll have my 3 pieces of luggage yet again! Yuck! Oh well can't wait till they are not being used.
Much love to all...Missing everyone! Don't know when I'll blog next, but will as soon as I can!
My hostel is pretty nice, the best I've stayed in. I'm in a dorm area with 6 beds, 5 other girls filled it up last night, but I believe any sex can stay in the rooms..not sure though. Talked with a few of them this morning, traveling around and are from Germany. I got up and ate breakfast...I was STARVING! Really no dinner last night. Then went back up and laid down for a little while longer. I didn't have any need to get going early. I've been to London many times, so the main touristy sights aren't as big a deal, especially when I'm coming back for a few days at the end of the month.
When I finally left, I hopped on the tube...tried to be Londonish...not touristy. Only having my purse and trying to know where I was going. Fun! I went into Victoria station, a national rail link. I want to get a young persons rail card which would save me 30% on travel, now I need to figure out a local address, since you have to list one...eeeh! Then I went and got a mobile phone. Went to the Orange store, picked out a phone...and on my way I went.
From there I walked down the street to Buckingham Palace.....I realized at this time..that maybe it would have been nice to grab a map..I didn't really know where I was, just had an idea from when I've been there before. I figured out where I was and headed to Big Ben and the Parliament. Oh while in St. James Park...I played with and set up my new phone. I hope I'm good to go! Then walked around, making my way around across the Thames and to Waterloo station, where I hopped back on the tube and am now back at my hostel.
Had a scare...thought my debit cards weren't working (my only way of money really), but I tried them both and should be good to go...talk about dangerous! AH
Tomorrow I head to Dover to board the Cruise. Hopefully I'll be able to find my parents without to much trouble...but who knows. Could be interesting..I'll have my 3 pieces of luggage yet again! Yuck! Oh well can't wait till they are not being used.
Much love to all...Missing everyone! Don't know when I'll blog next, but will as soon as I can!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Europe bound
I'm leaving very soon for the great world beyond our borders! It's been a busy week, but a big week! The last week consisted of packing, moving, all over rushing around, cleaning, sweating! finishing up my Thesis and hanging out with friends!
Sunday was a big day of moving! Tiring, Completely! The day started at 6am...with taking apart my bedroom set, and finishing up everything else so that when Zach came to get me, I was ready for the move. I was actually quite happy, because for once in my life I was actually ready, having everything packed. Zach came to get me and we got a bigger Uhaul truck for 10 dollars less!! YEA! Very good! Then my move took a total of 5 hours, which was pretty good. Then off to Zach, Rick's and Billy's where we continued to move. It was a long and very tiring day, but I was glad to have it done.
This week has been full. Cleaning, trip planning, ect. I finalized and uploaded the final version of my Thesis on Tuesday just before Lunch! Then a celebratory/goodbye lunch with Yuter. Then cleaning before a BBQ at the Parkers! A fun night! I even got to play the Wii! Good times!
Today was again busy, errands to finalize for the trip. Lunch with the Jordan hall group, and then dinner and drinks before I leave! Everyone's leaving while I'm gone, so Raleigh won't be the same when I get back. Adam and Miranda will still be here though, so I will get to see them!
So in the next 5 hours, I need to finish packing and do some stuff before heading off into the great unknown of life for the next 8 weeks. I will be blogging as much as possible during my trip. Check back for updates! Miss everyone already!
Love!
Sunday was a big day of moving! Tiring, Completely! The day started at 6am...with taking apart my bedroom set, and finishing up everything else so that when Zach came to get me, I was ready for the move. I was actually quite happy, because for once in my life I was actually ready, having everything packed. Zach came to get me and we got a bigger Uhaul truck for 10 dollars less!! YEA! Very good! Then my move took a total of 5 hours, which was pretty good. Then off to Zach, Rick's and Billy's where we continued to move. It was a long and very tiring day, but I was glad to have it done.
This week has been full. Cleaning, trip planning, ect. I finalized and uploaded the final version of my Thesis on Tuesday just before Lunch! Then a celebratory/goodbye lunch with Yuter. Then cleaning before a BBQ at the Parkers! A fun night! I even got to play the Wii! Good times!
Today was again busy, errands to finalize for the trip. Lunch with the Jordan hall group, and then dinner and drinks before I leave! Everyone's leaving while I'm gone, so Raleigh won't be the same when I get back. Adam and Miranda will still be here though, so I will get to see them!
So in the next 5 hours, I need to finish packing and do some stuff before heading off into the great unknown of life for the next 8 weeks. I will be blogging as much as possible during my trip. Check back for updates! Miss everyone already!
Love!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Busy times...but trip is soon!
I am one week from leaving for my long trip! A week from right now, I will have just departed from Washington D.C for the great land over the Atlantic. I have plenty plenty to do until then though!
My Thesis is just about done, I have all of the big and small edits done, so just some other little checks and then I can submit the final version. I want it done before I head out. In addition to my thesis I'm trying to pack up my apartment, continue to plan things for the trip...all parts, and work on a job application for the NWS. I've gotten a lot of my things on my list done...but still more.
The big one is packing...I have 3 days to get the rest of my apartment packed up. Wish me good packing, I HATE packing!
Well not much else to report, I guess, just busy! Lots of love from here,
My Thesis is just about done, I have all of the big and small edits done, so just some other little checks and then I can submit the final version. I want it done before I head out. In addition to my thesis I'm trying to pack up my apartment, continue to plan things for the trip...all parts, and work on a job application for the NWS. I've gotten a lot of my things on my list done...but still more.
The big one is packing...I have 3 days to get the rest of my apartment packed up. Wish me good packing, I HATE packing!
Well not much else to report, I guess, just busy! Lots of love from here,
Friday, July 20, 2007
Traveling to England.....Help??!!
Hey everyone,
I'm traveling to England soon, and I'm looking for possible help. With the might pound crushing the dollar, it would really help me out financially if I had help with places to stay while I was traveling. If you or anyone you know would be willing to host a traveler (even a nice stranger) in August or September, anywhere in the UK...let me know.
I will be in London August 2-3rd and would love for a place to stay those nights, then I will be traveling between August 26th and September 26th.
the short of it...
London- August 2-3rd...
Anywhere -August 26th-September 26th.
Any help at all would be appreciated, but I understand it there is an inconvience or other plans or simply not possible..
Much Love!!!!
I'm traveling to England soon, and I'm looking for possible help. With the might pound crushing the dollar, it would really help me out financially if I had help with places to stay while I was traveling. If you or anyone you know would be willing to host a traveler (even a nice stranger) in August or September, anywhere in the UK...let me know.
I will be in London August 2-3rd and would love for a place to stay those nights, then I will be traveling between August 26th and September 26th.
the short of it...
London- August 2-3rd...
Anywhere -August 26th-September 26th.
Any help at all would be appreciated, but I understand it there is an inconvience or other plans or simply not possible..
Much Love!!!!
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Master of Science!
Yes, yes I am a Master of Science! Well I've at least completed all things for my master's in Science! The presentation minus a slight intermission when the projector overheated went really well. Then the defense portion also went quite well. I got a few questions, most or all of which I could answer to some degree. I got a pass from all 3 committee members, and minus some slight revisions and edits....I'm done with my Master's degree.
I can't quite believe that I'm done...it's kinda like now...what do I do? I've got the revisions...but I also know that my time at NCSU is almost over...it's very strange. So I've got less than 3 weeks to finish packing up my place, finish up all revisions and turn in my Thesis. Move all of my belongings and head to the wonderful world that extends beyond this country's borders! Hopefully more time to blog now that the stress is mostly over!
Love!
I can't quite believe that I'm done...it's kinda like now...what do I do? I've got the revisions...but I also know that my time at NCSU is almost over...it's very strange. So I've got less than 3 weeks to finish packing up my place, finish up all revisions and turn in my Thesis. Move all of my belongings and head to the wonderful world that extends beyond this country's borders! Hopefully more time to blog now that the stress is mostly over!
Love!