I Would do it again

New city, new me (Chapter 1)

  Dear diary,

 How excited should I feel for visiting London? Hmm... Not excited at all. I cannot say I detest travelling, it's just the thought of having to meet new people that terrifies me! The city is surely marvelous, that's why it is the capital of the country, isn't it? I'm at the airport right now and I feel like crying... I'm not sure if it is from the fact that I had just said the last goodbye to my friends and family or from the feeling I have because I'm old enough to travell on my own. Ok, ok... Now I kind of feel a little excited! Wait; I've just got a call... It is Brandon. Yeah, you know... The one that cheated on me, blamed me for insecurities and tried to manipulate my life and decisions... I can't believe I was in a relationship with this... I promised myself I wouldn't swear when writing to my diary. And you know what? I will swear to Brandon instead! No way, I will not let him to ruin my mood. Now that I think about it going to London is the best oppurtinity I had in my life. And I will take it and definitely enjoy it! London calls me! Oh God I'll miss my flight! Screw you Brandon! Oups, sorry diary.

 Ahhh! I haven't known I was afraid of heights until now... And it's going to be a long flight! Manchester I will miss you!!! Brandon stop calling me! Oh, he isn't I'm in a flight... Why am so dumb sometimes...? And a misfit...?Just different from the others... Well... That's what I love about myself. I take back everything I said about making new friends. I need them actually... It's not that I do not love and appreciate mine, it's that I have to go my own way and we will be seperated eventually. Brenda my bestie, you were in my best memories but the best way not to create tension between us is to go on with our lives... Love you! Oh God... A tear ran down my cheek and the passenger nearby asked if I was ok... Well, I answered I was fine feeling a little embarassed. It's good to know that humanity is still a thing. 

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 We landed! I have so much hope that it's freaking me out! Let's make this city ours! So... I got into a taxi and arrived to my college. Ι Explored my dorm, which was really boring... This is my favourite part! Decoration is my second name. I will put my clothes in the wardrobe and go for shopping. I should not forget to buy a coffee and cupcake for my roomate, who is going to arrive in five hours starting from now (or so I was told). "It's currently 10a.m. and I have to go shopping, decorate my dorm, get my books and make some friends" I thought while rushing to the entrance door. Then it happened... I saw him carefully as he was chatting with his friend or maybe roomate. Can you fall in love at first sight. I think I did. I followed him not knowing why...  He was going to the libary. Great! I would also get my books. My heart was pounding like crazy when I saw him picking the Journalism book. Was he taking the same classes as I did? Is this a dream? I was sure I was going to talk to him. New city, new me! What is shyness after all? It was difficult starting a conversation, since I was about to melt looking at his deep brown eyes and watching some hair falling on top of them. He smilled like he knew me for a long time and I felt confident talking with him about our classes. I will remember our conversation for the rest of my life...

Me: Em, wait! Hey you! Em, with the brown hair! (OMG, what was I even thinking? How did this nonsense come out of my mouth?)

Him: Oh, hello! Are you talking to me?

Me: Actually yes! (I thought of saying: "Why? Do you see  anyone else with brown hair in the hallway?", but I quickly stopped myself, realising that there were a lot of people in the hallway).

Him: Well... Do you need any help?

Me: Oh, nothing serious... I saw you picking your books and I was curious to know if we attend the same classes.

Him: It looks like we do ( At this point he looks at my books and smiles)! So do you have a name? (said he teasingly)

Me: I'm Elle, how about you?

Rich: Some call me Richard, but I like Rich more.

Me: Cool Rich! (Oh God, why do I even try to play it cool?)

Rich: Yeah, see you around!

Me: Actually; You are the only person I know here... Would you mind grabbing some coffee with me, as I'm quite freaked out in here?

Rich: I would love to, but I do not have any time right now... How about meeting you in the caffeteria in three hours?

Me: Sounds fantastic! I'll see you there!

 Then, I watched him leading towards his dorm or wherever he was going, standing still... Yeah! I met somebody!

 Unfortunately, I have to fall back on my plans to see him. I didn't want my roomate to arrive seeing a mess nor did I want to not greed her. Three hours for me to make me and my dorm look good... I'm now sitting on my not so comfortable, new bed. Who cares if it's nothing compared to my old bedroom... I already love it! I make plans for what I'm going to buy, as I'm looking at the room. Surely some nice pillows, so as not to be cold at night, because of the wall, some posters about London and journalism and breakfast as I'm very hungry!

  The best way to start your day is with some fresh juice and a sandwich or a donut. However, when you see cupcakes into a shop, you forget about everything else! At least it works for me! I also got one cupcake and a cup of coffee for my roomate, since if I bought her a juice it would have lost all the nutrients by the time she had arrived. I have returned from my journey and I have two hours to tidy everything up and make me look good. I cannot believe I managed to go shopping in less than an hour! Oh, yeah, I forgot to take pillows! Another call from Brandon.  Too bad I will never talk to him ever again. It's no big deal! The room is ready! It's 12a.m. I'm going to be late!

  Let me find my shampoo... There I go! See you after taking a shower! I hope I find the girls' bathroom...

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It's the time you had been waiting for... The date! Or maybe I shouldn't call it date, since I don't even know Rich pretty well. Em... How about a friend's meeting? I don't know... I have to rush!

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  So... I'm honestly on cloud nine right now. I had a wonderful time with Rich, met my roomate, Barb (short for Barbara) and talked with my parents and friends on the phone, ensuring them I was alright on my own. We start classes on Monday and it is Friday if you didn't know. Rich is a wonderful guy. He comes from South Kesington and has an amazing group of friends he promised he would introduce me to. He has the prettiest smile I have ever seen. His dark brown eyes are the most beautiful in the whole world! He is so polite that when he learned I had never visited London in my life, he invited me to explore it with him and some of his friends. He was interested in my life. I told him everything about my friends in my hometown and my family. When Brandon rang me a call again, I felt comfortable enough to tell him about him. He was socked that I had been in a relationship with this guy. He said that a girl like me could do more than that. I agree with him! I lost the track of time while I was with him and arrived in my dorm just in time to greed my roomate... 

  Barb is a Londoner and she knew quite a lot about the town. She, of course, saw eye to eye with us about exploring the city and promised to take us to her favourite local restaurants and bars. I hope that we will not spend much money. It's our first day here after all and we cannot constantly ask allowance from our parents. I had the idea of getting a job. It will be great feeling being mature enough to cover my needs on my own. Oh God, time passes quickly when you are writing! I will grab a bite to eat with Barbara, as I am very hungry and then probably go out like a light, since I feel exhausted... 

Goodbye for now!