Costa Rica

I leave for Costa Rica in 3 days. Its incredible. I can't believe that it's actually happening. I've been planning to study abroad since high school, and have been planning this specific semester for over a year. And now it's here. I have had the full range of emotions throughout the past few months. Some days I would be totally stoked and others I would catch myself thinking, "I can't do this. I don't want to go." Right now I feel... ready. I'm scared and nervous and sad, but I know that I'm supposed to do this, and that I would regret it for the rest of my life if I didn't go. Therefore, after all the months and years of planning, I'm ready.

...Except that I'm in no way prepared physically to go. I went on a Wal-Mart/TJ Maxx/Walgreens trip with Nanny today, so I have most everything I need. However, on of it is packed. So tomorrow and Friday look to be busy days. I'm hoping to just take things slowly and methodically pack everything. I'm sure I'll end up just throwing stuff into my bags, though.

Anyway, I am planning to blog frequently throughout the 5 MONTHS I will be in Costa Rica. So if interested, please check back frequently. When I blog, I'll be sure to post on Facebook. Thanks for all the concern and prayers and well wishes everyone has given me. Please continue to pray for me and my family. I think the hardest part will be the fact that we will be separated, so please pray for them, also.