I attempt to live my life with no regrets. Studying abroad in college has always been a part of this goal. Spring semester of 2011 I will be studying abroad at Universidad San Fransisco de Quito, located near Quito, Ecuador. I will be living with a host family about a half-hour bus ride away from the campus where I will be taking classes as an international student. I am unbelievably excited for this experience. I am excited for it to completely challenge me and change me and complete me. Henry David Thoreau once said, "Our truest life is when we are in our dreams awake." I have dreamed of living in a Spanish-speaking country and living wholly outside of my comfort zone. I am ready for this adventure, and I am excited for you to share it with me.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Leavin' on a Jet Plane
So I leave tomorrow.
Words cannot really accurately describe how I am feeling.
This is ridiculous in an awesome and nerve-wracking way.
My next post will be from Ecuador. No big deal or anything. ;)
We never know how high we are
ReplyDeleteTill we are asked to rise
And then if we are true to plan
Our statures touch the skies --
The Heroism we recite
Would be a normal thing
Did not ourselves the Cubits warp
For fear to be a King --
miss you already, darlin.
ReplyDeleteyou are going to have such a grand adventure. :)
Love you Emmy! I hope you get to Quito safely!
ReplyDeleteEmily, I hope you had good traveling and I wish you many wonderful learning opportunities and fun adventures in Equador!
ReplyDeleteGwen Laarman
¡Gracias a todos!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your comments, they make me feel loved and special.
:)