Time is just flying by and I feel like I still have about a million things to do before I leave next Thursday! I need to call Sprint and figure out if we're going to get an international plan with my existing phone, or just get an international pay-as-you-go phone with re-loadable minutes. And I need to call my bank and credit card company to give them the dates I'll be abroad so we won't get any fraud alerts. I also have to PACK. Crazy. What in the world do I bring? How much do I bring? Ahhhhhh so many choices! I keep hearing that Ireland is a casual country. Not to mention we'll be walking A LOT. I'm guessing my wardrobe will be jeans/shorts, comfy shirts, cardigans, and good walking shoes. The trick is to pick items that are interchangeable so I can meet that 50lb weight limit (with room to spare so I can bring Irish goodies home). I'm not TOO worried about it. I helped my friend Brittany pack for her study abroad to Paris a few weeks ago and she was able to pack A LOT of stuff for around 48lbs.
Another thing I have to do is my homework! Can't believe I almost forgot about that hahaha. The classes I am taking while in Ireland are Photo III and IV and and Irish Culture class. I have an assignment in both of the Photo classes that I didn't remember until I was organizing some things in my room and found the CDs stashed somewhere. Whoops hahaha.
I'm gonna be honest: Sometimes I forget that this is an academic trip. On the Facebook group for the trip, I see people discussing readings and essays they have to do for their classes. That sort of jerks me back to reality. Don't get me wrong: I know I'll have work I'm responsible for while in Ireland. But, that work is photography. And that isn't work to me. One of the many blessings in my life that God has given me: the opportunity to explore a major and a career centered around my passion. How wonderful to be able to say work isn't work!
This is actually happening, you guys! :D
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