Andrew and I are officially in Cambridge!... as of Sept. 2011 ;) So as you can tell I'm very behind in the creation of this blog. My inspirations to start one, come from my sister-in-law Nikki, and my hopefully soon-to-be sister-in-law, Lindsay :) They both have amazing blogs and I encourage you all to check them out! As I've never had a blog before, I'm not certain how to manage/post/add pictures, so please bear with me!! I'm sure I'll get the hang of it soon enough.
I really miss all of my family and friends back in the United States. I mean really! I have surprisingly had only a few meltdowns since we've been here... nothing even memorable enough to mention. I have to say the hardest part is being away from all of you.
We are living in a flat on Mill Road in Cambridge. It's quite a busy street we live on, but thankfully our flat faces the back of the property so we don't have any street noise. It's a cozy little place and we are both happy with it. Andrew is attending Judge Business School which is conveniently only about 7 blocks away. I originally set out to practice nursing in the United Kingdom (and by, "set out," I mean I spent months filling out paper work and completing an English proficiency test!) BUT there was a problem with a form that one of my colleges sent (I won't name names) and so that adventure is on hold. In the mean time, I have become a nanny! It has secretly been a dream of mine since I was little to be a nanny for a family and travel around with them. So, weird as it sounds, it's actually kind of a dream come true ;) The family is incredibly nice and I am extremely thankful to be able to help them out. So far I have been able to travel with them to Brussels, Belgium.
Andrew heads off to school daily, and I to my nanny job :) We have found a church that we like out here called Holy Trinity. Apparently, "the oldest part of the building dates from 800 years ago..." They have a women's small group on Thursday mornings that I really enjoy! I have also started going to Zumba! My friend Sara recommended it years ago, but I am just now getting on board. I'm certain that I look like a fool during the class, but it is a great workout and a lot of fun :) We also just got a bike!
I will do my best to keep up with this blog! We love and miss you all!
Cambridge Market
Outside King's College
Andrew & I at the Judge Business School
Ben & Andrew
Yum pastries!
Big Ben!
Molly!!! SO GREAT to hear from you! I have been thinking of you and hoping things are panning out! So sorry about the nursing job, BUT this nanny job sounds super! What a great way to travel around Europe;) Plus, hopefully you have holidays and weekends off!:) Miss you, but so good to hear things are well.
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ReplyDeleteI love this blog already! This is a great idea for your many admirers! It is such a blessing to read that you have had minimal meltdowns! Although we all miss you, I know we all want you to be beyond happy!! I love your courage! You took this adventure head-on and embraced every step! I also love that you are a nanny - those kids and that family are so blessed! It sounds like Andrew is doing well at school too :-) I miss you beyond words. I saw bridesmaids for the second time yesterday and pictured myself fighting for the microphone to tell you how much of a great friend and person you are! I best stop writing! Off to Phoenix tomorrow! Love you dear friend!
PS.... I love the pics! especially the one with the big Fork!!!
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ReplyDeleteI am so excited to live vicariously through you! I too love all the pictures and the HAWGS!
Love you
The Empress is that the pig place?! Thanks for the blog pic! UNREAL! I miss your darn face beyond words and wish I could do zumba with you! Skype soon!
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