The last few days have been filled with goodbyes. It's always hard to say goodbye to family and friends, and it's even harder when you don't get a chance to say goodbye (with all my friends busy and heading to college, sometimes there just isn't an opportunity).
I will leave Johnstown at 11:00 and arrive in Pittsburgh at about 2:00. I will fly out of Pitt at 5:44 and arrive in Atlanta at 7:29. I'll leave Atlanta at 10:43 and arrive in Santiago at 8:15 on Saturday morning. It still feels like this isn't happening to me, like I've been planning all of this for months for someone else. I think I will feel that way until I get on the plane.
It's interesting how my thoughts on the exchange year have changed as I get closer to departure. For example, in the Fall, Winter, and Spring, I was thinking about big-picture things, like when I will fly, or what city I'll be in, or what my host family will be like. Now I'm thinking about details. Specific conversations I know i'm going to have, like meeting my host family at the airport or talking to the school principal. A large part of these imaginary conversations involves me not understanding what is being said to me.
My parents (Mom) are starting to get slightly emotional. A school bus drove by this morning, and that was a little too much for her to handle. Over all, they (she) are handling it very well. I'm very thankful for how supportive and helpful my parents have been through all of this (and through the past 18 years).
When I write next, I will be in Chile. More to follow.
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