Hello Everyone!
Guess who’s back?! It’s so weird to be in England now that I’m officially an attorney. It honestly feels like just yesterday I was moving here for the summer for my internship with Ashurst. And now, I’m meeting Jes who has managed to get a dog, buy a house, change careers, oh and get married to Pete and become a family with Lana (Pete’s daughter). Yup, a lot can change in three years.
We have started a tradition where each time Jes picks me up she makes a sign that is three parts what I like, what would embarrass me, and what would confuse the crowd among us the most. Well, I’d say her months of planning paid off because she totally hit the nail on the head with this one!! The poor airport people actually thought we were getting engaged, you can see it in their faces if you zoom in the back lol.
I guess I should explain the sign a bit. Back when we met, Jes and I were totally mad for the same actor, Michael Ealy, after watching one of his movies together. Since we couldn’t agree who could have him, we compromised by settling on becoming sister wives. Well, eight years later the joke has stuck, even with Pete now in the picture. He’s definitely a good sport about it! Especially considering the fact that Jes lead their second date with “I have a sister wife…” I can only imagine the look he made when she broke the news!
Which brings me to this afternoon, where I finally met Pete in person!! Hilariously the very first thing he told me was that he thought I’d be taller. To be fair, the only times he’s FaceTimed me with Jes have been whilst I was already in bed. Because of the time difference, Jes has a habit of calling right as I’m about to go to sleep, but because it’s Jes, I pick up the phone retainers and all of course!! Pete treated me to coffee because it was too cold for my favorite ice cream shop, Morocco’s and we sat on the beach enjoying the water and sunshine. I’m not sure I’ll get used to the mugginess but I can’t complain for having such awesome weather in my first day!
Jes made us fajitas for dinner and of course being in England we finished the night with a cup of tea. I forgot that these Brits think the only tea in the world is English Breakfast, so when I asked what kind of tea was being offered, Pete responded with “tea.” *facepalm*
We laughed the night away and Pete and I got to know each other better. If today is any indication for this trip, this week is going to be an absolute blast. I’m SO excited. I am grateful to have wonderful friends who pick even better partners. Don’t believe me? After four hours together Pete chose the exact right mug to make me tea in ;) he’s definitely got the memo.
Anyways talk to you all tomorrow.
Love you lots,
Carolyn
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