Not Goodbye but See You Soon America

This past week has been such a mix of emotions. I finished my last week at school with the kinderbears and also was packing for my trip. At first I was fine a little stressed but more excited. Then as the days were rolling by I couldn't believe how much I really had to still do before we left. It was very sad to leave my class but we will be coming back to see them and I cant wait to show them all the exciting things that I am going to be doing and learning.

This morning my dad came to pick us up and I was a mess. My friends and roommates all came to say see you and also let me use some tissues (shout out to Megan). Once my dad came and we got our tears out everyone was happy and excited. We finally made it to Chicago and are just waiting at the airport. We will fly to Los Angeles and then from there to Auckland.

We have a very long day ahead of us but now there is just excitement and a little bit of nerves. We will be getting into Los Angeles at about 9:45 and then we will leave for Auckland 11:45 on Saturday night. We will be arriving in New Zealand on Monday morning at 8:45. Thats a whole day that is completely gone. Where did Sunday go? I don't know it's just gone haha. My host mom will be picking us up at the airport and I am so excited to meet her and just get there already!

Cheers

PS. Thanks roomies and friends for everything. Love you all.