I'm not exactly sure how to start a blog. However, with less than a week before I leave, I thought that I would give it a shot. For those who don't know, I will be flying to Guayaquil, Ecuador on Monday August 3rd to teach fourth grade for two years. I can now say that my bags are packed. Two duffel bags of 50 pounds a piece and a carry-on backpack sit at my doorstep. They serve as a constant reminder that the time is approaching. It is definitely a strange feeling. In the past, I would be gone for three months at a time. I always looked forward to each trip without any hesitation or nervousness. This experience has seemed to be a bit different. I am very anxious, excited, and at this moment, a bit nervous. Just a month ago, August 3rd seemed to be a date that would never be realized. It was so far away, that it didn't seem real. Then, time, as it seems to do, flew by. Now, with less than a week left, time seems to be frozen. I'm having a difficult time figuring out what I need to do before I go. So, my time seems to be in limbo. There are many unknowns that I am excited to figure out. Writing this post, I've come to realize that I am definitely more anxious than anything. It has been a great summer, the first summer that I've spent in the states for a while. I've had the chance to spend time with family and friends, which I've enjoyed a lot. My next post will either be right before I leave or when I arrive in Guayaquil and figure out my internet. Cheers!