Well it is the morning of our departure and I still don't feel like this is actually happening. I have had quite the packing experience... felt like I was in the movies trying to sit on my suitcase to make sure that it would close. It is a good thing that I am a list maker or else I would have forgotten half of the things that I am bringing along, yet a bad thing because there is not doubt in my mind that I over packed.
I can't say that I am too thrilled about the upcoming plane ride. The issues with my ears could make it not so enjoyable. I am extremely excited, however, to get to know the 14 other students joining me on this crazy adventure. The fact that we are going on this trip and leadership minor students has many benefits. We are all responsible young adults with diverse backgrounds which can make for interesting "get to know you" kind of conversations. Like these routine conversations or not, they are essential for a journey like this one. Without knowing your teammates on a more personal life rather than the standard surface-level relationship, how will you know if you are getting the most out of the relationship and potentials for the trip? With just meeting these people a couple of times, I can already see the wide range of strengths that our group has to offer, such as communication with the departure details, photography, and humor. I am excited to see how our group balances out one another and compensates for others strengths and weaknesses and how well our newly formed family will function. We will totally be dysfunctional... but in our own functional way? I can see it now...
Currently, my excitement for the trip is about at an equal level of my anxieties. However, once we have landed in Cape Town and settled in I have a positive feeling that those anxieties will slowly disappear, especially thinking about all our sweet field trips. We received our itinerary a week or two ago and I have been trying hard not to look too into it. Something I have discussed with people prior to the trip was "coming in right" and having no expectations or visions for how the trip will play out. I think I have done quite the job considering I have a very vague view of what we will actually be doing. But, I think it is better that way. Taking it one day at a time. Living in the moment instead of looking to the future. Taking in as much as I can and getting out of this trip whatever I can. Soaping in the beauty of an opportunity like this one and appreciating life the way it should be appreciated.
Well it is about time for me to head off on this wild adventure... that's all for now!
Step 1: conquer the plane ride
See you in Cape Town my friends :)
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