Much like the days on my countdown app have been decreasing, so have the number of hours of sleep I get per night. My excitement is really just off the charts at this point! Anyway, here is my Valentine's day update:
Recently, I have been leaving my mostly empty suitcases open on the floor so I can walk by and throw a few items in every now and then. This strategy hasn't gotten me too far yet but it's certainly better than nothing!
As far as school goes, I have been arriving around 11:00 each day and spending a majority of my time working on my Spanish vocabulary. Honesty, the past few days have mostly been spent socializing and eating junk food but I like to tell myself that it's part of the experience.
After a year of filling out applications, writing scholarship essays, convincing my parents to let me leave, calculating school credits, and translating travel documents; I have only recently come to realize that the most difficult part of the AFS experience is saying good-bye (this opinion is subject to change later but for now it definitely holds true). Only by leaving have I realized how fortunate I am to have so many wonderful people in my life. I appreciate everyone's support!!
And now to end this very sentimental Valentine's day post, here are some pictures from my recent going away parties:
A picture of me with the Uruguayan flag!
The beautiful cake made by Señora Thompson (my Spanish teacher).
Mr. Lee (the principal) and I discussing my travel details.
