Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.

5 days.

It has started to hit me that this is about to be my reality.  Today was my first goodbye--the first of many.  (I think people feel as though I'm not coming back.) 

I have started packing... Alright, so, not really "packing."  I have started laying clothes out.  Removing it, putting it back, folding up, then changing my mind... this has to be very precise; I get one 51-lb bag and two carry-on bags for my four month stay.  (My room is a disaster!)

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 is the day!  I will wake up at 5:00a, get in the car with my mom and best friend (Haley), and make that two hour drive to Nashville, TN.  My flight leaves at 11:00a and lands in Chicago, IL at 12:50p.  Then, a long layover.  At 4:45p, my flight takes off headed for Madrid, Spain!  I am expected to land at 7:40a (12:40a: Central Time).

Tengo solo una vida.  Y tengo la intención de vivir al máximo. No sé qué esperar, pero estoy listo.

Saludos, 
Jay