Less than 19 hours!

Salut, tout le monde! I started this blog to share with all of you my study abroad in Grenoble, France. So, get excited!

Update! I leave in about 19 hours from now. I am almost completely packed up and ready to go. I can't believe I was able to fit basically, my life, into 2 big suitcases, a backpack, and a small carry-on bag. I hope that my bags aren't over the 50 pound weight limit. Eeeekk. I should get some rest tonight, and in the morning, I can finish up packing and clean up my room a bit before I go.

Other than the mindless packing and preparation, saying goodbye to everyone has been one of the hardest things that I've had to do. It feels like I'm going to be gone for a lifetime, but in reality, I'm only going to be gone for a year. I'm really going to miss my family and friends. It's really hard leaving my little brother, as he's going to be going to Michigan State this year and I want to be there for him. My parents are freaking out quite a bit. It's also difficult leaving my close friends and my girlfriend. I'm absolutely horrible at saying my goodbyes. I mean, leaving this comfort zone that I have here is one of the biggest challenges I had to overcome. It really isn't easy to leave and go to an unknown area. Remember Mikey, it's only one year.

Otherwise, I'm excited. I don't know what to expect when I get there. I'll be living in a hostel for the first couple nights, until I can move into my dorm. I'll spend the first night in the hostel and if I feel like it's too shady for me, I might get an hotel.

I'm just going to take it one step at a time. :)