Okay folks, this is going to be short 'n sweet! I am currently sitting in the Dallas/Ft. Worth airport (on a very comfortable chair, by the way), and will be boarding my flight to Buenos Aires in less than 50 minutes.
Remember how I said in my last post that I wasn't scared at all? Welllllll, I have to admit, these past few days have been a bit nerve-wracking. Being in the comfort of my home in Louisville, with my mom and kitty, knowing that I will soon be shipping off to a completely unfamiliar place... yeah, you get the point. I had a great 10 days in Louisville, and saw so many of my best friends. No matter what, it will always be home to me.
I somehow managed to squeeze a pretty stellar wardrobe into 2 suitcases. Yes! Well, with a little help from some oh-so-awesome space bags. Saying goodbye to my cat was hard. When I said my "final goodbye" (for the 17th time), I looked back and she just had the most pathetic look on her face. But I know my mom will take great care of her, and the 3 dogs and other cat (Nelson Mandela, as we got him in South Africa) have taken to her really well so far. Driving to the airport was pretty rough, because it really hit me like a brick that as incredible of an experience this will all be, I'm going to miss everyone and everything so much. Then I had to say goodbye to my mom at the airport, and we were definitely struggling to fight back the tears. Needless to say, the fighting didn't last long and I was crying like a baby in the security checkpoint line.
I have to end this, as I am about to board. AND, I just met a girl who is a student at UCLA and will be doing a study abroad program in Buenos Aires. I got her name and we're going to hang out ASAP. I'm ecstatic right now.
Remember how I said in my last post that I wasn't scared at all? Welllllll, I have to admit, these past few days have been a bit nerve-wracking. Being in the comfort of my home in Louisville, with my mom and kitty, knowing that I will soon be shipping off to a completely unfamiliar place... yeah, you get the point. I had a great 10 days in Louisville, and saw so many of my best friends. No matter what, it will always be home to me.
I somehow managed to squeeze a pretty stellar wardrobe into 2 suitcases. Yes! Well, with a little help from some oh-so-awesome space bags. Saying goodbye to my cat was hard. When I said my "final goodbye" (for the 17th time), I looked back and she just had the most pathetic look on her face. But I know my mom will take great care of her, and the 3 dogs and other cat (Nelson Mandela, as we got him in South Africa) have taken to her really well so far. Driving to the airport was pretty rough, because it really hit me like a brick that as incredible of an experience this will all be, I'm going to miss everyone and everything so much. Then I had to say goodbye to my mom at the airport, and we were definitely struggling to fight back the tears. Needless to say, the fighting didn't last long and I was crying like a baby in the security checkpoint line.
I have to end this, as I am about to board. AND, I just met a girl who is a student at UCLA and will be doing a study abroad program in Buenos Aires. I got her name and we're going to hang out ASAP. I'm ecstatic right now.
The next time I publish a post, I will be in Buenos Aires! Cannot believe it.
BESOS! ("Kisses" in Spanish)
Caroline!!!! Can't wait to hear/read more about your trip and experiences! I am so jealous and proud of you!!!!! Love you :)
ReplyDeleteOh Caroline, I love this blog thing!!! Can totally relate to the airport scene. And loving the pics so far, keep 'em coming as I am totally trying to live vicariously through you in order to fulfill my travel craving! LOL.
ReplyDeleteLove ya and be safe :)