To the Beginning

So, the summer days have wound down and it is almost time to leave for Germany. Plane and train tickets have been purchased to get me where I need to go, and the many copies of important documents (passport, letter of acceptance, lists of important phone numbers) are tucked away in various pockets of each of my pieces of luggage, just in case something happens to the originals.

To be honest, though, even with all of the work the preparations have been, nervousness and anxiety haven’t really been an issue until these past few days before my actual flight, when there hasn’t been that much left to do. And even then, family and friends who want to see me/hang out with me before I leave until next July have done a decent job of filling those hours with at least something, so my mind doesn’t have the time to dwell on the uncertain parts of my trip, such as my proficiency in German and making money last, whether by demanding my focus on whatever game we are currently playing, or simply reiterating to every family member where, exactly, I am going to be and how I am going to get there when the day comes. Repetition aids memory and all that jazz.

I’m not sure how long it will take me to settle into a routine once I get to Germany, but my next post will be from Bamberg! Look forward to it!

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One Response to “To the Beginning”

1. Cedric says:

   August 1, 2014 at 2:33 pm

   Good luck Jackson! looking forward to reading these and keeping up with your adventures!

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