I'm still not actually sure that I'm going to Moscow...Have yet to see a ticket or a reservation. But, all concerns about that behind me, I'm heading to D.C. tonight. The program starts tomorrow morning and to save a drive in from Annapolis with the morning traffic, Cory is taking me into the city tonight.
But first I have to get my life back in order! In my time here living out of a suitcase I've made a giant mess of my careful packing job. So I decided to make a new blog instead of working on that...:-). I was also able to do some laundry which is nice. Dad's washing machine is pretty small so I'd rather not start out with 5 days of dirty clothes.
It still feels pretty surreal...the combination of the last minute application and the decisions being sent out during finals has resulted in a weird half-acknowledgment of the trip. Every now and then it hits me that I'm actually going to Russia!!!!! But then I get absorbed in my world again - laundry, running, feeding the fish, visiting Cory.
Even now, with my bags packed, my passport in hand, it doesn't feel like it's actually happening. Strange because right about now I should be freaking out about whether or not my program companions will like me or if I'll actually be able to understand anyone there...if I'll get lost or confused or fail the classes. I'm usually so ridiculously over prepared that it's comical. This time...I don't even have any rubles yet! All of the preparations seem like an after thought.
Maybe it's time I learned to fly by the seat of my pants :-). My parents always have been worried about my ability to relax and have fun. Maybe I'm finally following their advice. Either way, I'm going!!
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