In two days, I'll be leaving for Europe for the first time in my life! It will also be the first time I'll be traveling or living out of the country by myself. It will also be the first time I'll really really be by myself.
...Needless to say, I'm kind of nervous. And scurred. When I first applied for the programs, I was itching to get out of here--"here" meaning Rutgers, Central New Jersey, everything that I'm used to. I feel like I've been living on the safe side this entire time, growing up in Jersey and then going to college 15 minutes from home. I don't think I've ever "left the nest," so I think I need to grow up and be more independent. I was just a bit unhappy with the way I've become complacent at Rutgers, so I figured traveling the world would make me more knowledgeable and sophisticated. But now I'm nervous! I'm finally settling in and finding friends who make me truly happy, so I don't want to leave! I know this will be better for me in the long run, but that doesn't stop me from dragging my feet to the airport now.
Because my biggest fear is forgetting, I'm going to use this online journal to document my adventures in Europe. I'll be in Spain from July 3-Aug 5, then Belgium from Aug 17-December 20. SIX MONTHS, DANG! My mom says that I'm going to regret going. I hope to prove her wrong. We shall see!
