Salut!
How time flies.. in 15 days I will be flying to Rome, Italy. That seems like nothing compared to 260 days when I first started to countdown!
On Saturday, June 13th, our delegation had a "Bon Voyage" party. It was really fun! We all got to know each other better and made a lot of connections. I am so fortunate to be traveling with such an amazing group of people. We also got our People to People shirts, luggage tags, name tag/lanyard, and a cute little bag! It made it oh so more real. There was also some great food!
Although I've talked to many people in our delegation and got to know them better, there are a few who I've been able to create some pretty awesome friendships with! After our Bon Voyage party, I went with my friend Gezelle to her house. Let me start out by saying how beautiful she is, along with her whole entire family, and their house. I am so glad I met them. They are really cultural, intelligent, creative, generous, nice, and very good in the kitchen. During that time with Gezelle, I could tell she will always be someone I would be able to call a friend. Its amazing how grateful their family is. She also has two snakes... and I loved them! They were really beautiful and kind. I am very grateful I got the opportunity to go to Gezelle's! Another person I have become to know quite well is Gabby. Gabby is from New York City, and her delegation group will also be traveling with ours. We talk over the phone all the time. We talk about everthing; our trip, how excited we are, our packing lists, our make-up, our dreams, what we are to expect, our families, our host families, etc. She is really amazing. Every morning either I greet her or she greets me with a "Goodmorning, only __ more days left!" message. Its amazing how just the anticipation and excitement can bond a friendship. I can't wait to meet her at the airport! Next week, I am hopefully going to spend time with Caroline and Megan (also part of our delegation) to get to know them better! That is something I am excited for as well. I never thought how many great memories this trip would create even before we left! I am very anxious to get to know everyone even better when we get to Europe.
This past weekend I watched dogs for a woman who went out of town for the weekend. She had two golden retrievers, Goldie and Bennie, and a dog with a beautiful copper red fur, named Cooper. Cooper looked like a fox. The money I raised from that, I am buying my host family gifts!
As the trip is nearing, I am getting more and more excited. Its finally coming true. I know I keep saying that, but its so very true! I will be in Europe, and every day makes it more... real! I am nervous for the plane ride, but other than that, the butterflies are good! I can't wait to share photos and tell everyone all about the trip. As many should know, I won't have wifi a lot (which I am ok with), but if I can't post every day like I'd like to, just know I will post as soon as I can! The next blog post I will post will most likely be at the end/middle of next week! And then again the night before, or maybe as I am driving to the airport! I can't wait to share my feelings with everyone.
In 15 days, I will be on a trip of a lifetime with people I know will never forget. I am so very grateful for being able to have this opportunity!
Thank you for your time, have a "très bonne" day :)
How time flies.. in 15 days I will be flying to Rome, Italy. That seems like nothing compared to 260 days when I first started to countdown!
On Saturday, June 13th, our delegation had a "Bon Voyage" party. It was really fun! We all got to know each other better and made a lot of connections. I am so fortunate to be traveling with such an amazing group of people. We also got our People to People shirts, luggage tags, name tag/lanyard, and a cute little bag! It made it oh so more real. There was also some great food!
Although I've talked to many people in our delegation and got to know them better, there are a few who I've been able to create some pretty awesome friendships with! After our Bon Voyage party, I went with my friend Gezelle to her house. Let me start out by saying how beautiful she is, along with her whole entire family, and their house. I am so glad I met them. They are really cultural, intelligent, creative, generous, nice, and very good in the kitchen. During that time with Gezelle, I could tell she will always be someone I would be able to call a friend. Its amazing how grateful their family is. She also has two snakes... and I loved them! They were really beautiful and kind. I am very grateful I got the opportunity to go to Gezelle's! Another person I have become to know quite well is Gabby. Gabby is from New York City, and her delegation group will also be traveling with ours. We talk over the phone all the time. We talk about everthing; our trip, how excited we are, our packing lists, our make-up, our dreams, what we are to expect, our families, our host families, etc. She is really amazing. Every morning either I greet her or she greets me with a "Goodmorning, only __ more days left!" message. Its amazing how just the anticipation and excitement can bond a friendship. I can't wait to meet her at the airport! Next week, I am hopefully going to spend time with Caroline and Megan (also part of our delegation) to get to know them better! That is something I am excited for as well. I never thought how many great memories this trip would create even before we left! I am very anxious to get to know everyone even better when we get to Europe.
This past weekend I watched dogs for a woman who went out of town for the weekend. She had two golden retrievers, Goldie and Bennie, and a dog with a beautiful copper red fur, named Cooper. Cooper looked like a fox. The money I raised from that, I am buying my host family gifts!
As the trip is nearing, I am getting more and more excited. Its finally coming true. I know I keep saying that, but its so very true! I will be in Europe, and every day makes it more... real! I am nervous for the plane ride, but other than that, the butterflies are good! I can't wait to share photos and tell everyone all about the trip. As many should know, I won't have wifi a lot (which I am ok with), but if I can't post every day like I'd like to, just know I will post as soon as I can! The next blog post I will post will most likely be at the end/middle of next week! And then again the night before, or maybe as I am driving to the airport! I can't wait to share my feelings with everyone.
In 15 days, I will be on a trip of a lifetime with people I know will never forget. I am so very grateful for being able to have this opportunity!
Thank you for your time, have a "très bonne" day :)