Pre-Departure

I'm getting ready to go to Ecuador for 173 days (about 16 weeks), and although I still have a weak until my departure, the nerves and excitement are setting in. I've had some crazy, amazing and 'challenging' experiences during other travels to say the least, so I'm getting ready for anything and everything that can come about. I know studying abroad is supposed to be a challenge, so when I look back, I try to look positively upon the interesting home-stays... and its true, I now laugh at the crazy host-moms I had. 

I keep saying I'm going to start packing, but most likely this Thursday night will come upon me, and then I'll be FORCED to pack, and I won't finish until late Friday night when Mom and Dad are yelling at me to get some sleep before my 6AM flight. ha ha. That's how it always seems to go at least... I'm such a procrastinator. 

I'm going to try to keep a blog while I'm abroad. I know I will love it in the future if I have something to look back upon, and this way I can tell everyone at home all my stories. I probably won't update it too often (sorry, I'm just being honest..) but, I'll do my best to include "necessary information". Post back soon.

~Maddie