these boots are made for walking

I'm quite sure that spending a lot of money on new boots isn't supposed to make you feel any better about leaving your friends, family, city and home for seven months...but somehow it does.

In all seriousness, as my pile of warm clothes, books, lesson plans, school resources and shoes accumulates I am beginning to feel a lot more prepared, and therefore more relaxed.

Saying bye to Sheffield this week wasn't easy. During my (hellish) train journey home I had time to think about my time there. It's easy for many to say that University was/is the best time of their lives...but since my arrival in Sheffield two years ago I really have gained so much. The people I have met are now securely my best friends, the city itself never fails to make me smile, I have learnt so much (!) not only in my subject but about life in general, and myself.

Lets just hope Champagnole can live up to The Steel City!!

11 days!!