There's definitely a first time for everything: walking, talking, Blogging, going to China... you know, just the usual things. Ok enough of the nonchalant-ness. Yes you read that right... I'm going to CHINA! I figured this experience was worth my first blog.
As I'm sure you're wondering, 'How on earth did something like this come to be, Andrea?' Well let me tell you! It all started with a little card I received at BYU-Idaho. International Language Program (ILP)? Hmm, never heard of it *card tossed aside*. Then all the sudden my loving father was inspired to give me a pep talk about how I can do anything I want and that, pretty much, the sky is the limit. Little does he know, it got the wheels turning. I started thinking about traveling and exploring the world. It was all kind of up in the air until I found that little card I tossed aside all those months ago. I looked at that precious chinese boy on the front and then BAM! Revelation. Here's this cool semester long program for teaching english to little chillins! What could be more perfect, right? My mind was made up from that moment. I mean sure it started out as going to Russia or Ukraine, then Thailand, and finally China, then from leaving in January to leaving in august, then leaving in the beginning of august to leaving at the end of august, but I finally made it and it's really happening! In 5 days nonetheless. Wow... It just hit me that I'm leaving in 5 days. Maybe I should start getting ready? Nah, I guess that can wait a few more days. ;)
Anywho, my emotions on the matter are quite mixed. I'm extremely excited, and have no doubt that I'll love it. I'm also very anxious and nervous. I mean, just going up to Rexburg for the first time by myself was scary! This is definitely not Rexburg... And for 4 months? Thus you can see why I would feel anxious. I'm pretty sure I have my supplies and things for the school all ready but am unsure of how much to bring and how long it will last me. Then there's other pitiful worries such as, 'what am I going bring to wear? Do I bring more skirts and dresses to teach in or just jeans and nice shirts? is it going to be too hot for jeans? Then I'm sure it will get too cold for skirts...' Yes, yes I know I'm such a girl. Then I just have to tell myself, "It's going to be ok, just relax and you'll figure it out when you get there. If that's too late, you'll just learn to deal with it." The pep talk calms me down for a couple hours then the anxiety strikes again. All I have to say is, thank goodness for moms.
Well, now that everyone's updated, we can go through this awesome experience together. That is if I don't get lost in the airport on the way... Wish me luck! :)
I guess there's a first time for everything!
Over and out.
(did I really just say that 'Over and out'? hmm... feel free to stop reading this blog while you still can.)
