There is one
thing that I am set on doing throughout my life: travel. I want to see
everything and learn as much as possible. Living in my sheltered suburban home,
I feel underexposed to the world around me. Don't get me wrong, I have loved
everything that has been given to me in my life and I am truly blessed, but I
want to see what the rest of the world has to offer. Whether it be a life
lesson or just a new song or dance to learn, I want to come back knowing I have
changed in some way. I have always wanted to go to Africa and I knew this trip
was for me. Although I am not studying Family Social Science, I know this trip
will be a great opportunity to learn culture and understand the world better.
I truly
cannot believe I am traveling to Africa in two days. When I think about it my
stomach turns to knots. It's both a nervous feeling as well as excitement for
what is to come. Throughout our journey in South Africa, I want to open myself
up for the culture to seep in. I want to see and learn and hopefully change. I
don't mean that in the sense that I have done wrong, but I hope to see and take
life in a different way.
As for the 20+ hour flight, I am honestly not looking forward to it. I have yet to decide what I will do with myself sitting in a seat for that long of a time period. It also doesn't help that I don't often sleep well on planes.
All in all, I have a
bundle of emotions going forward. I am anxious and excited, but when I get
there I hope my worries are pushed aside.
I have my
Chacos on and I'm ready to go. Here I come, Africa! Open my eyes!
Anna Slick
12/26/12
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