Good morning readers!
The countdown has begun- 25 days until I am off to France. When I first found out I was overwhelmingly excited; of course I called my parents, my best friends, and then my French teacher from sixth grade that I remain in touch with. Everyone was so happy for me, but I don’t think they really get it. For me, this has been something that I’ve had my heart on since as long as I can remember. I’m talking ten years old or so. So you could imagine my joy when I saw that “Congratulations” email in my inbox. I had been checking my email religiously since I first hit the send button on my application.
Now that I have had time to really absorb the fact that I’m spending SIX WEEKS IN FRANCE, (it still gets me every time I see those words), I’ve started to ask other students who studied abroad there every question I can think of… and I feel like I am definitely starting to wrap my head around the fact.
Am I scared? I think I might be a little bit, but the adrenaline rush hasn’t worn off yet for me to even be able to acknowledge it. The excitement and anticipation is far too much for me to grasp any other emotion about it just yet.
I know the weather is going to be fabulous because one of my roommates was there during this time last year and tells me it’s wonderful. I can’t really say much about what I think the total experience will be like, other than I expect it to be just that, a total experience. One in which I am chomping at the bit to start!
I’m definitely not anywhere near ready, so as exciting as these next 29 days are going to be, it’s also crunch time. Not only am I finishing up my junior year with my toughest finals to date, but I also have a decent amount of shopping to do. My roommate tells me it’ll be smart of me to bring plenty of dresses and skirts, and the most comfortable (but obviously still adorable!) shoes I can find.
I’ll be home for just under two weeks before I embark on my journey, during which I will be tying up all my loose ends in the States. I’m big into list making so I foresee a notepad filled with bullets, numbers, and highlights so I’m sure I’ve got it all together.
I know this is going to impact me in a huge way. My parents are very laid back people, and have always told me to do what makes me happy. I can honestly say this is the first time I’m actually taking their advice to heart. I may not necessarily know where I am going to be in ten years, (who does?) , but what I do know is I don’t want to be the woman working a nine to five, sitting at a desk wishing I did more, lived more, experienced more, enjoyed my life more. I want to be the woman doing what makes me happy remembering all the experiences I had, the places I saw, the people I met, and truly appreciating the life I have lived. I plan to take this experience to its fullest potential and deeply enjoy the opportunity I have been given.
Check back soon, I can’t wait to share these moments with you all!!
XOXO KLD
The countdown has begun- 25 days until I am off to France. When I first found out I was overwhelmingly excited; of course I called my parents, my best friends, and then my French teacher from sixth grade that I remain in touch with. Everyone was so happy for me, but I don’t think they really get it. For me, this has been something that I’ve had my heart on since as long as I can remember. I’m talking ten years old or so. So you could imagine my joy when I saw that “Congratulations” email in my inbox. I had been checking my email religiously since I first hit the send button on my application.
Now that I have had time to really absorb the fact that I’m spending SIX WEEKS IN FRANCE, (it still gets me every time I see those words), I’ve started to ask other students who studied abroad there every question I can think of… and I feel like I am definitely starting to wrap my head around the fact.
Am I scared? I think I might be a little bit, but the adrenaline rush hasn’t worn off yet for me to even be able to acknowledge it. The excitement and anticipation is far too much for me to grasp any other emotion about it just yet.
I know the weather is going to be fabulous because one of my roommates was there during this time last year and tells me it’s wonderful. I can’t really say much about what I think the total experience will be like, other than I expect it to be just that, a total experience. One in which I am chomping at the bit to start!
I’m definitely not anywhere near ready, so as exciting as these next 29 days are going to be, it’s also crunch time. Not only am I finishing up my junior year with my toughest finals to date, but I also have a decent amount of shopping to do. My roommate tells me it’ll be smart of me to bring plenty of dresses and skirts, and the most comfortable (but obviously still adorable!) shoes I can find.
I’ll be home for just under two weeks before I embark on my journey, during which I will be tying up all my loose ends in the States. I’m big into list making so I foresee a notepad filled with bullets, numbers, and highlights so I’m sure I’ve got it all together.
I know this is going to impact me in a huge way. My parents are very laid back people, and have always told me to do what makes me happy. I can honestly say this is the first time I’m actually taking their advice to heart. I may not necessarily know where I am going to be in ten years, (who does?) , but what I do know is I don’t want to be the woman working a nine to five, sitting at a desk wishing I did more, lived more, experienced more, enjoyed my life more. I want to be the woman doing what makes me happy remembering all the experiences I had, the places I saw, the people I met, and truly appreciating the life I have lived. I plan to take this experience to its fullest potential and deeply enjoy the opportunity I have been given.
Check back soon, I can’t wait to share these moments with you all!!
XOXO KLD