Finally Here

I have been meaning to post but have been busy getting my room in order. I made it here to the beautiful island of St Kitts! :) I'll start from the beginning to update where I've been and what I have been doing. Dec 30th, my parents and I drove up to Minneapolis so I could take my flight the next day. Packing my items was a challenge. I had to fit everything I needed in 2 suitcases and a carry-on. In Minnesota, my family tried everything from vacuum sealing plastic bags to sitting on it to make room for more items. I would say my Dad got the gold star for packing once again...

The next afternoon we drove to the airport. Here's me ready to go with my luggage, not looking!

My backpack and carry-on were so heavy from my books; I about broke my back. I was stopped by security who had to UNPACK my amazing packing job to find nothing. I was then on my way to New York City.

Once I arrive in La Guardia airport, I took an EXTREMELY crowded bus to the subway. I then preceded to walk UP 2 flights of stairs with my 50lb bags. I was so exhausted and my carry-on handle broke and would go down :( My friend Bekah met me outside the subway with a winter coat and gloves since I had not brought a coat.

We got ready in her apartment for New Years Eve and made our way to Times Square. There were soooo many people and all the street were blocked off but we still got to see fireworks and be around a ton of people. We were exhausted and our feet hurt so bad we headed back to her apartment.

I got about an hour of sleep then the taxi forgot to come when we told them so I had to walk to hail another. I finally made it to the airport to find huge lines. I was able to check my small carry-on (which I finally was able to get the handle down after unpacking it and hitting it on the floor). In security, I was stopped AGAIN to check my bag. I was able to sleep all the way to Miami and then from Miami to St Kitts.

The UMHS welcoming committee was there to greet us when we came out of the airport. My 2 large pieces of luggage did not arrive so I had to wait but thankfully the next day they arrived. I was the last one dropped off and by the time we got to my place it was dark. I got to meet my roommate Monique, and her family quick then the school took me to the grocery store. I'm exhausted since the traveling was so long. This week is orientation, I will post about what we have been doing. Here's a pic of my "apartment building." I really like it, it was built in August and we are the first to move in so everything is brand new. :)