The Week Has Come

After many months of waiting for this week to come, it is finally here--the week I leave for Australia. I will be going to Sydney, NSW for 19 weeks. I still don't think I understand how long that is. For one, I will be missing the entire Spring season in the U.S. as I get back June 28th. I can honestly say, I have never been more excited in my life though. 19 weeks of "living the life," as everyone says. What is this life I will be living? I have no idea. But I will be finding out in a few short days. (the plane days will not be so short though...24+ hours. yikes!)

I have not quite started packing yet, another reason to begin this blog now--procrastination. I do have a list though, of course. My life seems to be made up of lists and 'to-dos'. After 4 years of NMH and 2 and a half years of intense college classes, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and committments, I am most excited to have some time to relax and stop worrying about everything. This new life I am creating will be made up of learning to surf, traveling, and hanging out with kangaroos, koalas, and crazy tropical fish.

This is my first blog, so it will take some getting used to on my part, but I look forward to being able to keep my family and friends at home updated on what I'm doing. I must go for now, as I still have plenty to get done at home before I leave (including two more days of skiing!) and packing of course.

Until next time--in AUSTRALIA!