11-Day Countdown and Plans Made!

So, as you probably guessed from the title, today marks 11 days until I begin my journey. Can you believe it? 'Cause I can't! The time keeps going by faster and faster! Soon enough, I'll be getting up at 2:00 am to get ready for my first flight! It's inredibly excite (and almost as terrifying) to think that I have little more than a week left. I'm glad that the excitement is winning out!

Also, I figured today was a good day to repack my bags. So, I did. This time, I changed my strategy a bit and I managed to fit everything in nicely. My hostfamily gifts are nice and secure. My bags are within the size and weight limits. I don't have anything TSA would have to confiscate. Plus, I just have a couple of things left to toss into my bags. All's clear in the bag department!

And now onto the second part of my title. As those of you who have been following my blog probably know, I have a friend from Denmark who was an exchange student here this past year. Well, it seems like I'll be able to visit her during my exchange! In October, we both have a fall break, and her week-long break coincides with the first week of mine. So, I'll most likely be visiting then! I'm so excited to spend almost a week with her and spend time in her country. I can't wait to meet her friends and let her show me around her home!

Also, about a week after I arrive at my year-long hostfamily's house, my grade in school is going on a week-long "getting-to-know-you" type of trip. It sounds like it will be a great experience and a good way for me to get to know some people at my school. I'm so excited for it!

So, it looks like my exchange is shaping up to be a pretty amazing year. Now, all I have to do is wait for it to begin!

Bis später!