I finally got some luggage! I am very pleased with the purchase. There are three pieces, a 25" suitcase, 21" suitcase and a rolling tote thing. I have pretty much decided to take the 25" and the rolling tote. I don't want to overpack/overextend myself moving about. My dad is convinced it is a "slate blue" while my mom thinks it is a "teal." I have yet to decide what the hue is.

The health insurance is paid for! That is probably the most unexciting part.

Also, I have decided to go ahead and get a laptop. I'll update on more info once I actually get one.

I received an email a week ago that had a little more infomation regarding my residence. I still have no idea about the interior. The outside looks very awesome though (I'm not sure I want to put the exact address on here). It is what I was hoping it would be like....quaint, looks like it has some history, etc. Also, it just looks NICE and thankfully it is in a really nice part of London.

This leads me to my next bit of information, the part of London I will be living in:

"South Kensington offers a fascinating combination of fashionable modern London life and stately, grandiloquent Victorian architecture. It covers some of the most exclusive real estate in the world and is one of London's smartest districts. Prestigious Knightsbridge and Harrods are found in the area, as well as a collection of museums including the Natural History Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Science Museum. The Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, Kensington Palace & Gardens, Imperial College London, and Earl's Court and Olympia exhibition centers are also home to South Kensington. Today, the area proves to be one of the most enviable neighborhoods in all of London! With a wealth of museums, theatres, historical and cultural sites, restaurants, shops, and nightlife options at your fingertips, South Kensington is a prime place to be."

My room allocations and detailed housing amenity sheets are supposed to be passed along the first week in August. Let's cross our fingers, because I really want to know more! Especially who my roommate is...actually, I suppose I should say flatmate!!

It is almost August, and I can't help but think that time is running out. I'm on an emotional rollercoaster (which my mom can attest to). Basically, I feel every good & bad emotion you can possibly experience. I go through it everyday. I attribute a lot of that towards stress/being overwhelmed. I also believe it has a lot to do with how connected I am with those closest to me, and how I never realized how difficult leaving would be. It is becoming more of a reality with every passing moment, and it has become somewhat bittersweet. However, I am very thankful for having such a strong support system and hope that I don't have any more emotional breakdowns!