And so it begins...

Today I leave for Washington D.C., which is where I'll stay for the night before my 15 hour flight to Botswana the next day. Have I packed yet- no, of course not, that's a silly question. Why would anyone choose to pack until right before the flight? Its exhilarating! 

I am quite excited to begin my study abroad adventure. I know very little about what the semester is actually going to be like. I imagine that I'll be swinging around on giraffe's necks and refereeing games of tug-of-war between two competitive teams of elephants, but I feel that shouldn't get my hopes up. I have chosen not to be too concerned about what I will be doing in Botswana until I arrive; I actually enjoy surprises quite a bit. Until then, I will enjoy the luxuries of sleeping in a comfy bed and taking hot showers, as soon they will be a thing of the past. Its hard to believe that I am so close to being in Africa, a place that I have always dreamed of going. The thought gives me shivers. Or maybe I'm just shivering because my mom keeps the house cold enough for penguins to be comfortable. At least I'll be in a much warmer climate in a few days.

Wish me luck on my packing, I'll definitely need it!