I've reached!

And yes, I've reached Birmingham safely. Thanks for all who sent me off!! Feel blessed to have all of you there despite of unforeseen circumstances that my parents couldn't make it.

Checking in and transiting and finally reaching my destination was pretty smooth. Managed to see some scenery on the plane Frankfurt to Birmingham.

When I arrived at the airport, didn't see my landlord!! Good that Birmingham airport is pretty small such that seems that there's only one arrivals gate? Called and whatsapped and even emailed landlord (thanks to free 30min airport wifi!!). While waiting for her, was also calmed by kakis, mum, aunt. Finally she replied saying she is running late and will explain later. Turned out that she overslept and don't know why left her hp off and charging downstairs =X Phew..at least she didn't run with my money..hahaaha!

And so, here's the house

As you enter the house on left

The main hall

The kitchen which is pretty compact

My fave part of the house!! Back garden

my room!!

My room with pretty lights on

The stairs leading to the attic and private toilet

The attic with old sofa, seating area and a telly

and the private toilet

Bath area with half stall

So after settling down a bit, I decided to go into Uni to get IDs and stuff. Queued for so long..spent like 3 hours there just to get my student ID and proof of registration letters (for starting bank acc and register with GP). But the uni ppl were nice and friendly. One of them even shared that she was engaged in SG!

Where I'll be mostly at

Part of the Uni

Then wanted to figure my way home (yes, L dropped me off at the uni earlier and told me to ring or text her if I'm lost). Luckily, she gave me a little drive around on our way from the airport. I also vaguely remembered the route I researched on google maps and their bus website so headed to the bus stop. Then I realised I had only 20pounds and bus fares should be abt 1 or 2 pounds. So went around asking people for change but all didn't have. It seemed so rare to hold 20 pounds worth of change. So happen the counter at the train station was not open too. No choice lor..so paid for a train ticket to the city (anyhow clicked one)...and viola, got 18+ pounds worth of coins!!! Just as I was about to leave and decide if I'll end up being lost in town, the counter opened. So I enquired about the student Railpass. The guy was pretty unfriendly but managed to get it done so I can travel anywhere at ease (limited zones for trains though).

Dropped by Harborne High Street on my way back (anyway I had to change bus) so got a few essential items like shampoo, conditioner, bath soap..and some tea, instant food. And also dinner..fish and chips which was 2.90 pounds. Claimed is 100% cod..haha..the storekeeper wanted to put salt and vinegar but I asked just for salt. Chips is v different from ours..fat and short and irregular shaped.

My fish and chips

Came home and L was sooo impressed that I managed to get home by myself and even got myself dinner and some stuff. Had an early night cos was just too tired from the plane journey.