I'm here in Okoboji, Iowa enjoying vacation with my family. I am starting to realize that I'll be leaving in just over a month! I'll officially leave on September 8th from Iowa and then depart from Washington D.C. on the 9th! It has really become real now! I have many loose ends that need to be coming to a close.. like packing?! How am I going to get 10 months of clothes and shoes into a 44 lb. checked luggage? It could be interesting!
My host family in Germany is great! Skyping with them was so exciting, can't wait to meet them face to face. I have been in contact with other students going abroad and they have been very helpful. Especially Kendra! When I get to D.C. it is encouraging to know that I will know someone.
Well.. that's all I've got to say right now!
..ellie
