I leave tomorrow!

Well I leave for Poland in 25 hours. I'm done packing completely. I've put everything into one bag, one backpack, and my purse. Everything! I'm not sure what I'm supposed to say here. I know I said I'd write something deep before I left, but I'm not in a deep thinkin kind of mood. But I'll try.

First I am an organ donor. Yep, too lighthearted to write anything deep. Um. I know I keep saying I might not come back and it sounds rather sarcastic and flighty every time. However, it's on my Big To Do list. I want to live in Europe for at least a year. I'd like to live in the Phillipines, Africa each for a year. Just working, living. I'd also one day like to run the family farm. I've looked into ag stuff at school. I know me but there something about farmin your own land. I have this opportunity to cross off one of my Big To Do's. Why wouldn't I want to take advantage of that? For so long I was just stagnant and waiting for something, anything to happen. Then I decided I had to take this trip this summer. It gave me something to look forward to. I'm still looking forward.

Mom, I know we've already passed Mom's Day but I want to tell you again how much I love and appriciate you. Your strength gives me strength.

Dad, I know you worry about me and and it's always genuine worry and never superficial. I love you too. I'll take care of myself. Besides didn't ou always think that Bogdan was in the Polish mafia. I think I'll be protected. I'm always your little girl.

Cole, I almost wish you were going with me. Almost. I want you to have this experience also. Someday you will. Take care this summer. Don't worry about where you're headed or where ya been. Don't worry about money, but budget accordingly. Above all, have fun. You only get one chance at life.

Everyone else: I'm sure there will be things along the way that will make me think of each of you at different points in my journey. Just know you're not forgotten. I'll try to keep this thing fairly up to date and put some pictures up also. Keep checkin in. Sorry for boring all of you with the only topic I could think or talk about for the last 2 months.

Love ya all
Muah
Elyse