time for takeoff!

After a long process of applying, shopping, and packing it is finally time to leave America and head off to Europe! I've had an amazing summer relaxing, traveling (Madison, WI, Nebraska, Chicago), working, and visiting St. Joe as much as possible. My plane takes off at 3:55pm, stop in Paris, and arrive in Nice. Rough, I know. I'm hoping it's not to hectic at the airport and easy to find other people from school. And not to mention my luggage makes it with me.

Packing is the biggest buzzkill in the world. I tried to drag it out as long as possible but I figured the day before is the latest I could. Packing for four months in one suitcase and a carry on was almost impossible. It took a lot of rearranging, taking things out, weighing, and bickering with my mom to get it to the weigh the right about. I'm still nervous for the baggage check though. I swear I'm not smart enough to make a bomb out of my contact solution and hairspray so please don't take them from me. On a side-note, those giant packing compression bags that suction air out are AMAZING for packing and thanks again Katherine for the gift :)

SOO Europe here I come! I just wanted to thank everyone for an awesome summer and I will be truly missing you all. I am so blessed to have an amazing family who keeps me on track, friends to support me, and God for giving me both family and friends and this amazing opportunity. Feel free to skype me, e-mail me, or follow my blog for updates on this wonderful journey. Thank you so much for your good lucks, be safes, and have funs. I won't let you down ;) xo