it's coming, it's coming!

the preparations for denmark are slowly coming underway. i'm becoming more and more thrilled as the days pass and i can hardly stand the thought that i am still stuck in NC for another 8 weeks to date. however, i will make do---i have to finish the semester anyway. 

so as i said...the plans are coming. 

first of all, i got a scholarship--two actually--thanks to the graciousness of the international programs office and their scholarship committee. life got a lot better with that influx of money, and made me feel a lot less guilty about going on this trip in our current economic state. 

second, i finally booked my flights! i leave 8 weeks from today on May 23rd at 3:41 pm. it'll be my first flight overseas--i mean, i flew over water once when i flew to florida in 8th grade, but i'm pretty sure that doesn't count. therefore, this is a big deal!

thirdly, i bought chacos today. YES, this is a big deal. these will be on my feet the majority of my time in denmark, i'm presuming, because they're comfy and light--very versatile. packing light is kind of an issue for me, but i'm really not into paying $40 extra just so i can have two bags there, so this is my first step in thinking in the realms of packing light. must pack light! plus, look how pretty they are!

so anyway, the excitement carries on. 8 weeks and i'm there! fear not, there will be more news to follow....... :)