Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Last Day in the US

So today, I'm packing and thinking about what I need to bring to Thailand. I'm heading to Shanghai, China before my term abroad and Sydney, Australia afterwards, so it'll be a long packing list. I'm about to head to the drugstore to pick up all kinds of stomach medicine. Watching as much football as I can before I leave, not sure how much I will be able to catch overseas.

Overall, I looking forward to this trip - from a personal standpoint, it comes at a crossroads in my life, and I can probably reflect on things better from the beaches of Koh Samui instead of Team Room 47. Education-wise, I think I'll learn from a different perspective, but the load won't be too much.

Excited about: food! xiao long bao in China, pad gra pow in Thailand, street food. Different experiences, walking about big cities. $5 foot massages.

Worried about: stomach problems. how to stay in touch with people. missing the super bowl and Duke games.

Happy new year!