So, I made it. In one piece. Barely. I'm crazy tired and I actually started an update on my laptop... but my baggage has been missing since Sunday and I can't charge my compy because the charger's missing!! Anyhow, things other than that have been great. I'm going to try my hardest to update Sunday -- tomorrow we leave for Delphi and return Sunday afternoon. I can't post pics yet because the charger/importer is also missing, but as soon as I get it, I'll put them up right away!!!
Love you all!
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
And the Countdown Begins!
It's official, the 48 hour countdown has begun! That excited/nervous/"blah!" feeling has crept up pretty unexpectedly, and sometimes it really just doesn't feel real. However, I've gotten in contact with my future roomies in Greece, which makes it seem that much more real again, and they all seem like really awesome girls. I'm often scared that my personality can be a tad overwhelming, but I'm convinced that these girls are going to give me a run for my money - and I can't wait! I love meeting new people, particularly when they can have fun in any situation. ;)
Well, I've packed just about everything I think I need (and then some), and I've downloaded plenty of music for a 28 hour flight. Speaking of which, does anyone have any good remedies for jet lag? I'd rather re-do exam week a billion times over than to ever have jet lag, but I've tried coming to terms with it. I've got my Dramamine, my ibuprofen, Tylenol PM, and a good pillow. Greece is a seven hour time difference, and I won't arrive until 2:55am Monday, May 28th (about 8pm Sunday, EST). I'm sure by the time I make it to my apartment, I'll be completely thrown off! Oh yeah, I have to get my own taxi to my apartment at 3 in the morning... it's going to be so weird! So, wish me luck.
Other than that, my life's been a busy "nonsensity" of last minute planning, packing, cleaning, etc. That horrible "I know I'm forgetting something!" feeling hasn't quite dissolved, but it's getting better. Actually, it's progressed into "I feel like I don't have all the details" kind of thing; but I'm sure that'll make life in Greece so much more interesting...! It's not like I'm not used to quick thinking and quicker acting anyhow.
It's my last night in MB and a few of my ESA friends are in town celebrating one of my Sister's wedding, coming up on Saturday. They made t-shirts and everything! So I'd better get myself ready for a night of bachlorette mayhem, which I'm sure will be a blast. I'm totally enjoying the fact that all my friends are getting married -- these are the best parties, ever! But don't worry, kids; I won't be planning any parties of my own anytime soon.
Thanks for reading and be on the lookout for the later updates!
-C
Well, I've packed just about everything I think I need (and then some), and I've downloaded plenty of music for a 28 hour flight. Speaking of which, does anyone have any good remedies for jet lag? I'd rather re-do exam week a billion times over than to ever have jet lag, but I've tried coming to terms with it. I've got my Dramamine, my ibuprofen, Tylenol PM, and a good pillow. Greece is a seven hour time difference, and I won't arrive until 2:55am Monday, May 28th (about 8pm Sunday, EST). I'm sure by the time I make it to my apartment, I'll be completely thrown off! Oh yeah, I have to get my own taxi to my apartment at 3 in the morning... it's going to be so weird! So, wish me luck.
Other than that, my life's been a busy "nonsensity" of last minute planning, packing, cleaning, etc. That horrible "I know I'm forgetting something!" feeling hasn't quite dissolved, but it's getting better. Actually, it's progressed into "I feel like I don't have all the details" kind of thing; but I'm sure that'll make life in Greece so much more interesting...! It's not like I'm not used to quick thinking and quicker acting anyhow.
It's my last night in MB and a few of my ESA friends are in town celebrating one of my Sister's wedding, coming up on Saturday. They made t-shirts and everything! So I'd better get myself ready for a night of bachlorette mayhem, which I'm sure will be a blast. I'm totally enjoying the fact that all my friends are getting married -- these are the best parties, ever! But don't worry, kids; I won't be planning any parties of my own anytime soon.
Thanks for reading and be on the lookout for the later updates!
-C
Monday, May 21, 2007
Barbie's going to Greece!
And I'm wondering if there's a "Heir to a Greek Shipping Dynasty Ken" out there.
Welcome to My Big Fat Greek Field Trip!
Let's get it out of the way; I know, you're jealous. Yes, my camera will be exhausted with pictures of blue skies, bluer waters, and ancient centers of knowledge and prestige! Of course, I'm looking forward to meeting new, great people and sharing an amazing time with them. And, DUH! I'm beyond excited! When I entered college in the fall of 2004, studying abroad was on my Top Ten List of Things to Do Before I Graduate (right on up there with #8. Find out what an Irish Car Bomb is, which I haven't yet, and #4. Never, under any circumstance, succumb to the infamous "All Nighter" -- unless it's a Girls Night); and it hasn't hit me just yet that it's actually going to happen. But it's coming. I never really paid any attention to how a little bit of Greece is every where. I received a Magellan's catalog in the mail with a huge picture of Santorini on the front cover; Target just released a clothing line for women that was inspired by Ancient Greece and the Greek Goddesses; the MEDiet (a new fad diet based on Mediterranean cuisine) is gaining popularity; and just the other day, My Big Fat Greek Wedding was on a three night marathon. I think God's sending me a sign: a sign that I need to stuff myself with Greek food and live like the dork I am in the center of ancient philosophy and art. So here I go!
I'll be leaving this Saturday (May 26th) out of Raleigh-Durham, NC. I've gotten 99% of my home priorities taken care of, and I'm trying to get my fill of my favorite things here in the states -- for instance, margarita night, tonight! And of course, spending time with my family and friends, and my four-legged daughter, Audrey (she's my spoiled rotten, wonderful Chihuahua). My apartment's cleaner than they day I moved in (okay, it wasn't that immaculate to begin with), and my toiletries are safely put into 3oz. or less bottles so the airports know I'm not a terrorist -- which, by the way, travel-size stuff is anything but cost efficient. But I think I'm good to go, except for that obnoxious feeling of forgetting something! I've got a few days to come up with it....
Oops. The writer's block is kicking in! Or maybe it's my blood sugar dropping at questionable rate. Either way, it's a good stopping point, and I hope you all join my blog and hope to hear from all of you!
-C
Welcome to My Big Fat Greek Field Trip!
Let's get it out of the way; I know, you're jealous. Yes, my camera will be exhausted with pictures of blue skies, bluer waters, and ancient centers of knowledge and prestige! Of course, I'm looking forward to meeting new, great people and sharing an amazing time with them. And, DUH! I'm beyond excited! When I entered college in the fall of 2004, studying abroad was on my Top Ten List of Things to Do Before I Graduate (right on up there with #8. Find out what an Irish Car Bomb is, which I haven't yet, and #4. Never, under any circumstance, succumb to the infamous "All Nighter" -- unless it's a Girls Night); and it hasn't hit me just yet that it's actually going to happen. But it's coming. I never really paid any attention to how a little bit of Greece is every where. I received a Magellan's catalog in the mail with a huge picture of Santorini on the front cover; Target just released a clothing line for women that was inspired by Ancient Greece and the Greek Goddesses; the MEDiet (a new fad diet based on Mediterranean cuisine) is gaining popularity; and just the other day, My Big Fat Greek Wedding was on a three night marathon. I think God's sending me a sign: a sign that I need to stuff myself with Greek food and live like the dork I am in the center of ancient philosophy and art. So here I go!
I'll be leaving this Saturday (May 26th) out of Raleigh-Durham, NC. I've gotten 99% of my home priorities taken care of, and I'm trying to get my fill of my favorite things here in the states -- for instance, margarita night, tonight! And of course, spending time with my family and friends, and my four-legged daughter, Audrey (she's my spoiled rotten, wonderful Chihuahua). My apartment's cleaner than they day I moved in (okay, it wasn't that immaculate to begin with), and my toiletries are safely put into 3oz. or less bottles so the airports know I'm not a terrorist -- which, by the way, travel-size stuff is anything but cost efficient. But I think I'm good to go, except for that obnoxious feeling of forgetting something! I've got a few days to come up with it....
Oops. The writer's block is kicking in! Or maybe it's my blood sugar dropping at questionable rate. Either way, it's a good stopping point, and I hope you all join my blog and hope to hear from all of you!
-C
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