Currently listening to: These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)
Artist: Stan Getz, The Complete Roost Recordings (1997)
I'm on the cusp of something life-changing.
Early Thursday morning, I will arrive in the country I've dreamed about for ten years: la République de France :)
Although I feel a twinge of nervousness, I know that I often worry needlessly. One year ago, I made the decision to transfer to w&m. It turned out to be the most difficult, most adult decision I've ever had to make. The summer prior to my first semester was spent wondering if I'd pass my new classes and make any friends. Once arriving on campus, it didn't take very long for me to realize how misguided and groundless my worries had been! This has been by far the best year of my life, and I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful.
I'll try to remember that now as I make my final preparations...
My time in France is sure to be incredible. It won't be easy. I'll likely encounter a few snags in my plans. I can pretty much say for sure that it will be uncomfortable and challenging at times, but I'm ready to take this risk and grow from it.
... So, bring on the 8-hour plane ride to Charles de Gaulle airport, the challenges of buying a SIM card and exchanging money in a country whose official language is not English, and the joys of living out of a suitcase at a French family's home. I'm ready to prove these worries wrong :)
bisous.
