it's a journey

I can't sleep.  If you've checked the time-stamp of this post, I guess that's a pretty obvious statement to make.  I'm just way to excited.  I have to be up at 6:15 in the morning so that I can get ready to drive to Mercer for class.  I've been doing a lot of work on my paper, and I've also been gathering information for my group presentation, and now I have no desire to sleep.  I feel like I've done so much this week to prepare for this trip, yet there is STILL so much left to be done.

I have everything packed for the trip.  Now I just have to make it through 3 days of classes, 4 nights of limited sleep, 2 plane rides (with 2 long layovers), and I'll be there!  But I don't want to get ahead of myself.  I have certainly enjoyed the whole process, and I intend to make every minute of this experience count, from packing down to the final ride home after the trip.  I'm excited to be one step closer to being there, but I'm also trying to enjoy the journey itself.  Reading books, writing papers, and packing bags is all part of the experience, and so far it has been a great experience.  Let's hope that continues!

I guess it's time to try to sleep!  I'll leave you with this photo of my packed bag: