Thoughts from Katy.
It's 12am on Wednesday night. I've just finished an evening of marathon online shopping, we'll see what actually makes it here before we leave. We leave one week from Friday. It is hard to believe that our trip is finally here. Starting about a month ago, my life has been all about the lists: packing list, emergency contact list, what to get done before I go list, list of things I forgot to put on my first list...The standard questions that keep coming up are: 'Are you packed yet?' (Answer: NO.), and 'Are you getting excited?' (Answer: I feel like I don't have time to be emotional about any of it.).
I just can't wait til I make it to the airport; by then either a.) everything will be done or b.) too late now. That is always the moment for me when the excitement sets in, truly the start of our grand adventure.
We can't wait to share all of our experiences with you. We will try to keep this updated as much as possible, we'll know more when we get there about how often that will be. We'll also take turns writing on the blog, so that you get to enjoy all of the different perspectives.
Wish us luck! Thanks, Katy
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Katy,
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting this up. We look forward to following your progress. I ran off your brochure and will bring it along to District Conference tomorrow. Look forward to seeing you and to watch your interaction with the visiting team from Turkey as well as next fall's teaam to Korea!
As you pack, remember the advice that once you're packed, open the suitcase and take out half of it! Always take twice as much money and half as many clothes! Leave room to bring things home and know that your hosts will do laundry for you while there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice Doug!! Right now I'm planning on having 1/2 my bag fill with essentials and 1/2 filled with gifts. See you this weekend! Katy
ReplyDeleteGreat way to keep in touch with those of us back home, Katy — I look forward to reading about your exploits!
ReplyDeleteAnd tell Erin that she has to blog or else she's fired. (-:
-Andy
It was great meeting all of you at conference. Wabash is luck to have such talent as Dave, he is a great guy, you'll be in the best of hands. The pictures from Turkey just blew me away. Such a beautiful country. I have your blog set up to review daily. I look forward to your posts. Good luck and above all have FUN!
ReplyDeleteKaty,
ReplyDeleteI have learned alot from your Peace Corps travesl and now this Turkey adventure..... a great way to sip my wine and learn aobut the world while sitting in the midwest. Have a fabulous trip. I will be following you often on the blog,
peace , ellen sandrock
I thought of you guys on Friday when you were planning to leave--you all must have been so excited! I'm really looking forward to your blogs (am now following this one), and I know you will have fantastic stories to share when you get back!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Jill Parker
GSE Korea 2009