It’s normal to have an ideal, almost fairytale type of picture in your head when you think about living in a new city and country.
I definitely felt that way about living abroad in London. I pictured old beautiful things, pubs, castles, quaint canals, royalty and a completely new life, void of all negativity. The world at my fingertips, so to speak.
The reality is slightly different. I’d by lying if I said that every day was a brand new fantastic day and that my opinion hasn’t slightly changed now, just 10 months in, through dealing with the everyday realities of living in a new culture.
However, it is an amazing opportunity. If you have the chance to do it, seize it! Don’t look back.
It is a life changing experience. What you do with it is up to you.
December 3, 2012
London Life