Prost!

I received an email from my host family the other day and was informed of my misuse of the word "prost" for the ending of my email that is supposed to be used "for our first glass of wine or beer together." This correction made by my host mother was the first real step for me in becoming absorbed in the German culture, which is one of the things I'm most excited about. I want to take not one moment for granted and learn everything I can from those around me.
The overwhelmingly routine days of the past month in my internship have steadily increased my growing anticipation for my departure for Germany. At this point the trip still remains completely unrealistic, especially since I have never in my life to this point traveled outside the country. The opportunities offered by the program are completely surreal from the museums to learning the differences in how medicine is carried out in Europe in contrast to America. I expect not only to learn about the medical/vet aspect of Germany but come back to America with a well-rounded view of the country.
I cannot wait to see you all again and get to know you even more on this trip, I know all of you are just as ecstatic and antsy at this point as I am!

Germany, Here I Come!!

Earlier tonight, a friend asked me if I was scared at all to be traveling so far away and not knowing a soul. I told her that I was not scared the least bit. On the contrary, I am the exact opposite and beyond excited to be traveling to Germany. I am absolutely convinced that we have a great group going together and we will all make countless German acquaintances while we are there.
The only semi-exotic place I have traveled to is a border town in Mexico. Its main appeal was Chiclets (tiny Mexican gum) and sombreros. To be honest, I was not exactly impressed. Germany will without a doubt surpass my expectations with its giant castles, rich history, and scrumptious lagers.
I am going into this trip with an open mind and ready to try anything and everything. Simply, I want to have an adventure every day and learn and do as much as I possibly can. I probably won't sleep much, but that will not phase me because I will be energized by adrenaline. I have not really planned my weekend trips, but I'm down for whatever and look forward to winging it.
As for my any fears or worries, I can't really put my finger on any specific thing. I am not a picky eater so I got the food thing down. I like to meet new people so I got the friend thing down. I think I am just too excited to be in Germany that my excitement overcomes any worries. That is just fine with me. All and all, I can't wait to see everybody in Germany and begin this journey with a toast in a German beer hall!

One week and counting....

Alright! So it's less than a week til I leave from NM to go to Dallas! And this time next week I'll be on a flight to NY!!! I'm very excited about it! Though it doesn't really feel like I'm going. I keep saying it, but it still doesn't seem like a reality. I heard from the family Sharon and I are staying with. They seem very nice. And they have a 22 year old daughter that lives with them, which I think will be pretty cool. Other than that pretty normal fam I think.
Ok let see, the biggest thing I'm nervous about is the actual travelling by myself. I mean I've travelled by myself before, but not to another country. And I'm a little nervous about what to expect over there exactly. Obviously it will be very different, but I don't know in what ways exactly! I've been to the British Virgin Islands, which is the only time I've been 'out of country' but that was hardly that much of a culture difference.
So I'm looking forward to this and can't wait to start this adventure!!! See you all in a week!!!!!! Yay! Safe travelling!

Whats to happen....

So I've been checking the blog lately because I remembered that Dr. Wasser asked us to post something before we left and we're going to be leaving soon (YEAH!!!) but no one else has done a post. I guess I'll be the guinea pig and put up the first one. I can't wait for this trip. I've never been outside out the U.S. so I know this will be a huge culture shock for me and that is what I am looking forward to the most. All my life I have lived in a small country town where we knew just about everyone and everything that was going on. When I came to College Station I felt like I was in a whole new world because there were new people and the city is a bit bigger than what I'm used to, but I like it. I like new experiences and I know that this trip is going to give me quite a few. The only thing I'm kind of weary about is the food. Everyone just keeps telling me to get ready to have a stomach ache for a while after I get there and that just doesn't sound like fun to me so I'm not exactly looking forward to that. Other than that I'm ready! I can't wait to see everyone again and meet my host family and get this thing started! See you all in a couple of weeks!!