In the beginning...

And so it begins....again.
This is where I'll be posting updates for my friends and family (and strangers too, I guess) to read all about my adventures in London and around the world.
For those who aren't in the know, starting in September I will be working on my Master's degree in in theatre. I'd explain the program more, but I've never heard of another one like it and I'd rather not get too specific about where I'll be.
This will be my second time living in London, so I'm decently well prepared for what to expect...I hope.
But for now I need to focus on actually getting over there, so lets discuss what I've done so far.
I found out in late June that I had been accepted to the program. Given the length of time that it can take to get a visa and the fact that you can only start applying three months ahead of time (and my program starts in late September) I entered full on panic mode. Between trying to get enrolled, getting my tuition paid, and trying to figure out how to do the visa (as the requirements had changed since I was last there) all while holding down a full time job, it was a bit of a crazy month.
A friend tried to explain to me that it was all because Mercury was in retrograde. Essentially that means that for most of July, all little details will be impossible to deal with especially in regards to communication and travel...at least that's what I was told. If I were into astrology, I would take that as the explanation for why my month was so hectic.
As is, I eventually got together everything I needed, gave my notice at my job, and last Monday submitted everything I needed to get my visa. I chose to do expedited service, and so yesterday I finally received my visa in the mail. It's amazing to think that so much stress, time, and money went into what is literally nothing more than a sticker in my passport. Granted it's an important sticker, but a sticker nonetheless.
Now I just need to make my final preparations. I'll be selling the Cara-van ($1000 or best offer, if you're interested), there is a garage sale to get rid of the rest of my stuff tentatively scheduled for the 17th, and then once I pack, buy my plane ticket, and book my hostel (where I'll be staying for the first week of my time there until I can find a flat) I'll be all ready to go.
I leave in mid-September. It still seems so far off right now, but I know that it's going to sneak up on my really fast.
If you want to keep up with me in the meantime, I'll be posting very occasional updates on both my Facebook and my Instagram