T-11 hours, 25 min

I am actually leaving to go halfway around the world in less than a day.
It's always weird when the day of a big trip like this comes. I always feel like I'm supposed to feel more; that I'm supposed to be doing more, thinking more, saying more goodbyes. Then again, I'll only be gone for two months.

So what did I do the day before leaving for the whole summer, you ask? Nothing too special, actually. Church, ate, napped, packed. Talked to Will via skype (feel free to add me - claire.gewin). Talked to Elizabeth and Katuschka (two of my very best friends). I'm going to miss talking to all of the above more regularly.

I'm very much looking forward to meeting Cameron, my partner for this trip. I have talked to her a few times and she seems to be pretty cool! And I know that God has set us together for a reason, so I'm excited for that. Also, to meet everyone else who will be journeying to Sydney with me. We are all meeting at the airport in L.A. before flying to Sydney, where we will stay for 3 days before we separate and go to our destinations. In Sydney, we will have a leadership training/orientation session. I have no idea what to expect for this.

Honestly, I have no idea what to expect of most of this trip.

Isn't that the way I wanted it? No expectations? It might be nice to at least know a little more about what I will be doing, the particulars...but I will learn soon enough. I suppose the basics are sufficient now.

Well, I am going to head to sleep. I'm not really looking forward to the 17-hour flight between LAX and Sydney, based on my itinerary...but I'll make it. I have to. So, good night, and next time I write I will be 15 hours ahead of you!!

P.S. I am thinking that this post is making me sound a lot less excited than I really am. I always tend to get in this funk before leaving for a trip...much of it has to do with the packing. I loathe packing. Also, the transitions between airports is not terribly fun. So I'm just not looking forward to tomorrow. But the next day...yes. I am very much looking forward to the next day.