The Landing

So I've landed. My two week mini vacation to where I will soon be living, Peterborough, I am ready to just explore the town. I'll be back in the states in two weeks to pack up some things, but for now I am just going to take it easy.

I finally got a flight yesterday around four o'clock. A friend set me up with a buddy pass.
But because someone in the line for boarding passes was having trouble and three people decided to help him instead of helping others, I had to wait an extra 20 minutes before starting security, though I was patient. Hartsfield on a Friday morning.....
I suggest you don't do it. It's miserable.
I had an 8:20 am Flight, Drew dropped me off at 7:00, I got through security ten minutes before my flight was to leave, by the time I had gotten to the gate, they had just closed the door. So had to get my flight re-booked for the noon flight, needless to say I didn't get on that one either, what was weird was that at the last minute another girl named Hilary showed up, and took my seat because she had a parent that worked for Airtran or something, it was unfortunate and the lady at the desk felt sorry for me and she was able to actually book me a seat for the next flight.

Though turbulent and tight, I made it into soggy Buffalo.
It was welcoming enough, the city that is. Flying in over the blocks of fancy houses, all with they're own pools I thought I would get sick during landing.
The flight was pretty bumpy and I was snug between to men, strangers of course, the one to my right quiet and kind, wearing some sort of Astronomical coat with badges, the other a big loud and laughy guy. Both equally as pleasant, though it made using my arm rest difficult, it kind of felt like we were all mutual acquaintances like some one sitting next to you during a high school assembly. All polite, but all much wanting to sit next to friend, but then settling for the others company.

I was relieved to get off the plane, the buffalo airport is extremely quiet and empty. I was extremely excited, I could feel my temperature rising and I was smiling so hard the muscles behind my ears had started to hurt in minutes. I was searching the crowd.

And then I saw him, James. We embraced and I knew I was safe.

So far the trip has been amazing, the downtown is beautiful. I keep forgetting to purchase a camera, so that I can scan the photos...that will all come in time. I will be visiting the university this week, getting everything set up for my arrival.

It's cold here already. I'm afraid I had forgotten mittens and a hat. I will have to purchase a set, other than that, I love the crispness of the air and the friendly faces on the street. Everyone everywhere seems so happy, it's hard to find someone miserable.

I love it.