Let me just say I LOVE Jacksonville International Airport and its free wi-fi! I'm sitting at gate A4, waiting for flight number 1 to board (in T minus 50 minutes), and I figure now is as good a time as ever to start awkwardly talking to myself on my new Internet blog.
I guess I'm finally setting off on my big adventure! I feel pretty relaxed, probably because I managed for the first time in my life (by some miracle) to finish packing two days ago - giving Michael the cat time to nest in my open suitcase and plant his allergens in my sweaters. Of course I'm also pretty nervous. I have no idea what to expect over there, aside from having to communicate in a language I have only just started learning. And being on my own is kind of weird. I hope I don't start talking to myself out loud. Unless it's in Russian, which would be awesome.
I should be landing in St. Petersburg Pulkovo 2 airport in 16 hours (5:30am EST), after transferring planes in Washington Dulles and Frankfurt, Germany. To be honest, that feels so far away. I guess I have some time to get used to the idea.
Love and miss you guys already! If missing Fall Fest made me tear up (haha) I can only imagine how much I'm going to miss everyone while I'm over there. I'll try to keep this up, mostly for you, Mom. Here I go!
Love,
Emily
One down, many more to go. Safe travels sweetie. This will be an experience of a lifetime for you. I love you! Mom
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