I cannot believe that a day from now I will be in a plane flying over the Atlantic. I know it sounds cliche, but I can’t believe this is actually happening. My bags are packed (very tightly), my tickets have been bought for months now, and I’ve said goodbye to everyone expect my family. I’ve even been talking to my host mom for weeks, but it still doesn’t feel real. I felt similarly before I moved into Rollins last year. I think when I’m faced with something big and exciting, I can’t process it until it’s actually happening. I’m trying not to think too much about what it will be like, because I don’t want to work myself up or set unrealistic expectations. I am mostly excited, although I am a little worried about the logistics of international travel. I’ve only flown twice before, and I’ve never left the country, so it’ll be a new experience. Luckily, I’ll be meeting up with my friend Shannon right when I get to Madrid, so I won’t be alone long. I am also a little worried that I’m bringing too much, or not bringing the right things. My checked bag is busting at the seams, and my carry-on is dangerously close to the 17lb limit, so I feel like I am bringing entirely too much. But at the same time, I don’t know what I’m bringing that I could leave behind! 90% of what I’m bringing is clothing, and I feel like I will use/need everything I’ve packed. I think I might have to check an extra bag if I want to bring back gifts! I will definitely update to say whether I actually needed all the clothes I’ve packed.
I think it’s always a weird feeling when something you’ve been looking forward to for months and months is finally here. I am excited to be there, although I’m not super excited about the looong plane ride. I will continue to check in often, and next time with pictures. 🙂 Wish me luck!