People told me that I should really get some sleep on my first day of arrival... Of course, I didn't fully listen. Therefore, today I slept until 1:30 pm! I was so angry at myself bc my original plan was to get going at 9 am. HA! I finally left Irina's flat around 3 and got to Central Station a little before 4. I was STARVING! There are so many delicious food choices around Amsterdam, and if you know me well, you know I cannot ever make a definite decision, especially when it comes to food... Probably because I love everything! at this point, i had tunnel vision for something phenomenal to eat. Amongst my search, I notice a blonde hair guy wearing a UNC basketball jersey. I just couldn't ignore him, so I blurt out- ... read more
Lets start from the flight from DC. United Airlines.... I love your prices but you would be so much better if you gave me about 2 more inches of leg room and not a frozen meal as my inboard dinner. Anywho, I was luckily paired to sit with an Amsterdam native who was also 23. He is in the process of gaining his "clinicals" (i think) in psychology and a DJ on the weekends. So we instantly hit it off bc we both had something in common = music, duh ;) he gave me some great advice and suggestions as to what to do during my trip! Etc. it really blows when you are next to someone who is 1) sneezing/coughing, 2) rude 3) not outgoing- and he was none of those so he met my ... read more
I can't even begin to describe my nerves, excitement, stomach knots, bright eyes, and adventures that I am about to submerge myself into! PS if you want to read this blog, don't judge my grammar or my amateur usage of large vocabulary words when they don't make any sense. This blog is for ME to remember my journey and to make sure I don't forget a second of the joys I am about to experience. But feel free to read along... Laugh and smile while you read it because I'm positive this will be entertaining. Not really much to say at the moment other than I am enjoying one of my soon to be pastimes = people watching. It's interesting to be in this specific gate. Most of the people are European and beautiful! My plane ... read more