flexibility

Well, it's been an interesting day already! The flight was fine (though long) and I met some very nice girls on the plane who gave me some great ideas of things to do and places to see in London. And once at the student office the folks were very friendly and I have a great reference for a fish and chips place that serves "fish the size of Moby Dick" according to the bloke giving me the reference. The only trouble is, it's sooooo expensive here. I have to double the price of any item (i got a sandwich, crisps, and a soda for 3 pounds 80, which is basically 8 dollars) so I've realized I'm either going to be quite poor, or I'll get skinny. Maybe both.

I also found that the family I was to stay with had a family emergency and so my homestay has been switched to another person. Too bad too, because I really enjoyed chatting with the mom of the family, and I have gifts for the children... I'll have to find someone to give them to! "Child, child on the street walking with your mummy, do you want a lovely little bracelet, necklace, and change purse?"

All of this to say, my word for the day -- the first day here in London -- is "flexibility". I think it will probably be a word not just for today, but for every day. Tally ho-- holly :)