And WithThat, Our London Chapter Has Come To A Close.

So it is here, our farewell to London! Shannon and I have been planning our lives around the idea of Chicago for the past 4 months and now the time has come to seize it with everything we have. The past 6 weeks have been an amazing start to starting our lives together, a chapter that will not be soon forgotten and looked upon with fondness and nostalgia.

I have always liked the UK (and not just because I look tan compared to some here) but have found an even greater love for this land I have called home for a brief moment in time. This has been a brilliant few weeks filled with good food, drinks, friends, culture and a glimpse of history 4 times as old as my country but it is now time to begin the next part of our story in The Windy City. Since Shannon and I began our love story, we have travelled to some amazing places around the globe in a rather short period of time. I love saying that we have lived in London together. Quite frankly after spending as much time apart as we have I was willing to call anywhere home with him, London just got to be a wonderful bonus for us. And for that, I have to thank my phenomenal other half, Shannon Joseph Crawford! He has spoiled me in ways, big and small.  From moving me to London while we waited for his visa to opening the door or doing a little laundry, he is my renaissance man! Without him none of this would have been possible nor would it have mattered without him by my side.

Of all the wonderful things London has had to offer, his amazing friends are at the top. They welcomed this American with open arms and I have felt at home here ever since. There is no question why they have become Shannon’s extended family. They will be truly missed but we live in the day and age of email, Skype and best of all non-stop flights from London to Chicago and vice versa!

London, you are the place where Shannon and I first told each other we loved one another when our story first began and now you are the land of our first home!  We thank you so very much for your impeccable hospitality. We love you and will be back soon, we promise you that!

Cheers,
Kate