It's almost surreal to be going now. I've known for over a year that I wanted to study abroad in South Africa. I've been telling people over the past year that I would definitely be going, but not until this point has it really registered with me that, yes, I will be in South Africa...until mid-May! Of course I'm very excited to be going and I know that this is an excellent opportunity for me, but I still have some lingering regrets. I will be missing out on all my friends from school and the day-to-day excitement of life in Hider House. I'll be missing several shows my band has this winter and this upcoming spring. Rock for a Reason at Malone University in April is going to be HUGE and I'll be missing out on that too. I know that I'll have a lot of friends, family, and love to come back to though, so I can't be too upset! Yet, I can't help but feel like I've been short-changed/hampered by study abroad (again)!!!! But, whatever. Once I get there, I know that it will all be worth it and everybody will be here when I get back.
If I survive the agonizingly-long flight without killing myself, you can be sure to expect more from me.
