ONE WEEK-less restrained version

I am seriously excited, but at the same time I can't believe it's actually happening.  I feel like when I get on the plane it'll hit me.  And I'll be the only one there to celebrate with.  THAT is where my journey begins.  Right inside myself.  This trip is for ME.  A time when I leave everything behind and explore.  I'll miss everyone hardcore at the beginning, but as I warm up to the culture and the people and (hopefully!) the language, I'll begin to feel right at home.

I want to take advantage of every moment.  My organized and ritualized life is about to hit the reset button.