16 dias hasta voy!

i cannot believe how fast time has flown by. it really only seems like yesterday when mr. day called me at cvs to tell me i was no longer an alternate, but that i'd be going to the first country i put down on my preferance list, mexico. and yes, i'm soooo excited, and yes i'm nervous. yes, i'm every single emotion about it. the time has finally come where i can leave this town, leave this country, and achieve my dream of being able to speak spanish. when i was in ninth grade, i set that goal, and after learning about the culture of different places, and learning more of the language, and wanting to achieve that goal more and more, i've never been more grateful in my entire life. i had a dream last night about mexico, and i never remember my dreams. i arrived there, and i wasnt sad, or anxious, or nervous, i was happy. and i think that put a lot of my worries at ease. i know this is what i'm supposed to do with my life, and i'm the luckiest girl on the face of the planet. :D i've been talking with my host sister and brother, and i cannot wait to meet them. my host sister, maria jose, is leaving for germany 9 days after i arrive. warm weather, warm people, and spicy food. what more could i ask for? i'm going to have the time of my life! and yes, as much as i hate to admit it, i'll miss new york. this place has become my home. the people i love the most are here. but they'll be here when i get back.