well it's finally here...the night before arguably one of the biggest days of my life. i'm off to DC bright and early tomorrow morning. i'm incredibly excited to finally be starting this ambiguous post-graduation real world adult phase of my life, but incredibly scared at the same time. i've been packing and preparing for so long that i think i've forgotten to actually take a step back and realize that i'm finally going back to south africa...something i've been longing to do since the day i left.
all of these heart-felt goodbyes have left me emotionally drained but i am more than touched to be able to fully realize how blessed i am with such a strong group of friends and family. i am grateful for everyone of you and will draw strength during hard times from your love and our memories.
and for those who are itching to know: after a long and stressful day of packing and pathetically staring at brady for help, i was able to fit the majority of everything i may or may not need (2 variations of face masks? you betcha) into two bags, a smaller backpack, and a purse. yes they are all overweight, but at this point i would rather pay an extra $20 than live without my favorite pair of ugly black sketchers or one of my 18 books of pictures. i won't be judged, but you might look for me slouched in a corner somewhere buckling under the crushing weight of my necessary luggage, begging for a helping hand (yes mom, I NEED IT ALL!)
please write me letters, and if i don't write back assume either that i didn't get them or that i'm just not that into you (kidding).
wish me luck, we all know i'll need it. much love to you all. cheers!
