Preparation

So I have a week left in the States before I leave for 5 months to live and study in New Zealand and I'm not really feeling the pressure. There were a lot of slippery stepping stones along the way, however, mostly in the form of paperwork and inconveniences, but they are mostly sorted out and now I have time to get excited. I just had my last day of work and pet-sitting so now I have nothing to do until I leave on July 5th except for relaxing and getting ready.

Although I'm not feeling the pressure of leaving for so long I am a little nervous. I have never been away from home for this long and this far away. If something is wrong I can't just drive home anymore, I have to figure it out myself. And for the first time in my life I will be going to school and living in a place knowing absolutely no one. It will be a real test for me, but one that I need to better myself and build my self confidence. All I'm hoping is that I can meet other students who want to travel as much as I do.