Ethiopia

In less than a month I will be traveling to Ethiopia.

While I was growing up I always thought the ultimate destination was Africa - the ultimate place to go. and now, finally, I'm going. The only things that are reminding me that it's real now are the gross payments I've already had to make. But it's happening.

I'm excited, though potentially a little overwhelmed. I have some applications for scholarships due on the 15th of January, and we won't be arriving back in the states till the 15th (a week into school). And because these applications involve professors at school, I must then complete them before I fly home next friday. This is daunting, considering the 2 papers, 1 take home final, and 1 other final that still lay ahead of me. But it will either get done, or it won't. and life will go on. and I will go to Ethiopia and return. and continue with my classes and my work just as before - but hopefully not just as before.