Actual account was written at 11:00am January 7th. I just didn't have internet.
Okay, it's me and guess where I am :) Houston Texas on a plane heading to Newark New Jersey. My flight is going to be about 20min late but hopefully, if I book it, I can still make it on the plane to Milan.
I found out when I was flying about 30hours ago. It's been such a whirlwind that I haven't had much time for being terrified. We pretend like it's not big deal but, wow, it's the biggest most daring thing I will probably ever do.
Here we go, taking off. the plane is nicer than the last one. Yeah :)
This morning I flew at 7:50. The clouds and fog were thick. Once we flew over them it was so beautiful. The sunrise and the mountains stick up. I thought it looked like the North Pole or the Artic. Not that i've ever been there but, that's from the pictures and my imagination.
My nervousness is abating. At least regarding flights. Newark to Milan will be another adventure. Rafaella is picking me up b/c Bianca is still in Scotland until tomorrow night. For the Record, I like flying.
One Hour Later
Back. I'm trying to catch up on sleeep. Last night I got max 2hours.
Ground speed: 625mph
Miles to Destination: 610
Altitude: 39,994 ft
Temperature: -54 F
I'm flying over Kentucky. Today the NE edge of Kentucky looks like a huge field of snow as far as the eye can see with a bagillion bumps and footsteps. You know that it's clouds though b/c the cotton is thin and whispy at some parts. Like there are holes in the big blanket.
Flying is very odd because there is no specific time. When it takes five minutes to go fifty miles you don't bother with what time it is because you're going too fast for time to keep up.
things that scare me today:
missing a flight
how do I find Rafaella
etc
Flying is fantastic. :) I've only been twice (when I went to Washington D.C. like... 8 years ago) but yes. :P I hope you're doing well! Sounds like teh coolest ever. :)
ReplyDeleteSo how did you find Rafaella? Were you able to explain to her that you have online classes? Have you started teaching Scott and Finlay English yet? Is it hard? What kind of food have you eaten so far? How is Bianca's English? How is your Italian? Were you able to find your ward on Sunday? Did you talk to anyone about maybe getting a calling? How big is the branch? Ahh! I have so many questions for you! I hope all is going well. I think about you all the time. Love you!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget, pinky nail promise ;)
Oops :D Just got the email. Disregard half those questions. I'll be on skype a lot more too now.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, I'm going to have Skype open at 6pm-dinner every day. I don't have a camera yet so we can only hear but, if anyone wants Skype we can talk then. I guess i can open up Facebook too.
ReplyDeleteQuestions Natalie:
Giuseppe (Joseph) Raffaellas husband had a sign.
I found a ward on sunday... :)It freaked me out a bit. I only talked to the missionaries. I'll see about institute this week.
I measure my Italian by how much i can understand when Scott is scolding me. Right now, I'm not doing so well but, better every day. :) He's been saying yes and i've been saying si so we're rubbing off on each other.
Bianca is great at English. She goes into Italian a lot too but, it's good.
Love ya. Talk to you soon. Scott and Finlay liked talking to you.