As the title indicates I'm heading out in two days! I wasn't planning on starting to actually blog until I got to Belgium and had something to write about, but I have been told several times that I should write an opening post, before I leave. So here goes...
Today I started packing. I know, you could say that it's a little early to be doing such things, but I usually wait till the last minute and ALWAYS forget something. Which is fine when I'm just leaving for a few days or even a week. But you see my trip here is a bit longer than that, and I really would hate to arrive and realize I'd forgotten something and have to try and explain to my hosts whatever it was I had forgotten and, even more difficult, figure out how to replace it. All of this, of course, taking place en francais! It's a good thing that I started today because sure enough, I forgot several things. I think I'm going to have Mom help me by making a list, she's really good at those sorts of things.
So besides my firsts attempts at packing, I am working tonight and then tomorrow is my last night, Monday is going to be sort of a family day in Reno, then Monday night we're staying in a hotel across from the airport since my flight leaves at 6 am, and then I'm off! It's really weird to think that in just a few short days I really am leaving. I've said most of my goodbyes, and even though I haven't left yet I'm finding myself feeling all nostalgic already! It's sickening. The other day I saw a Cow X-ING sign and felt oddly saddened. And yes, this is coming from the person who couldn't wait to get out of "Suckville." Even though I honestly don't think I'd stay here if you paid me, I'm finding it hard to leave. I guess that where you grow up really does become a part of you...Portola is starting to look like a cute little town, so that's okay I suppose.
Well I have to go to work, next time you hear from me I'll be in Belgium :]
Adios, "Suckville"!;)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it odd that leaving a place makes you want to stay? Or at least gives you perspective and makes you realize what a place means to you?
Great post, Mag. I'm glad you started a blog. I think you'll be glad, too; it really is a good way to stay in touch without clinging to what you've left behind.
I love you. And I'll be reading...so keep posting!
Your sister's waiting for you across the Atlantic. ;)
xxoo,
Opie
it is not that odd if you are heading towards belgium
ReplyDeletelet me ask you one thing
did you choose belgium or did belgium choose you?
Great post Moe! Looks like the beginning of an exciting and informative blog. Mom and I are also pretty nostalgic. It is very hard to "let go" on the one hand but also we are so very proud of you! I am looking forward to reading about your adventures, misadventures, good days and bad. I think that journaling all of that into your blog will be a great asset to your exchange. (Mom says "YER a great asset to your exchange!") I say...."I KNOW!!!!"
ReplyDeleteWe love you so much!
Mom and Dad