It's the 5th, and in my usual procrastinating style, I waited (or was it planned?) until this day to post. At least this way, you get a little snapshot into how I feel almost right before its time to leave. I'll be completely honest: I am kind of freaking out. If there's a feeling thats stronger than any other, its nice nervous one going on. I've never been out of the country, and I'll be going somewhere I don't speak the language for about 5 weeks, so I hope you can understand the anxiety. I imagine that'll be like trying to speak to some of the mostly Spanish speaking people from where I grew up. Communication involves a lot of Spanish I do not understand, gestures that can make the conversation look like a game of charades, and head nodding whenever I get really confused. But I digress...
At the same time, I am still very, very excited and am really looking forward to the trip. I think the chance to travel to another country and learn about their culture, lifestyle and, of course, food and drink, is one that I may not have again for a long time. Everybody who has been to Germany says that they had a great time there, so that also helps to ease my mind. So, I think as long as the people are nice and don't get too upset about my lack of their language and the butchering of the few words I do know, it'll be a great trip. Even the plans for the school part of the trip seems to be pretty interesting. Crazy, I know. Anyway, I must continue to pack, because thats something I would just have to wait until the last morning to do.
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