Countdown: One Month

Yes, as far as I know, I will be leaving Canada in a month from today, on May 7th. This is still slightly approximate, since I haven't yet received a confirmed departure date (or arrival location, for that matter). That's okay, I'm ready (as I can be) for whatever or wherever. I've been in the packing mindset lately, because I'm paranoid that there will be one crucial, life-saving item that I will not bring and wish that I did. This paranoia is very illogical, but I will crazyily make lists and drag my friends on various excursions across the urban sprawl that is London shopping nonetheless.

I do find it somewhat discouraging that the only certain thing that I know about the place I will be spending 4 months is that it will be hot and raining. Not that I particularly need, or want, to know more; the problem is more the connotation of this fact, which is severe discomfort. I don't know for sure how I will feel in terms of excitement, focus, happiness, or anything else, but I do know that at least for the first little while, I will be very physically uncomfortable. However, knowing this will allow me to prepare for it, to expect it, and as such I will have a better ability to deal with it.

I know what I feel now though, and that is primarily excitement, and the uncertainty of it makes it all the more exciting. The fact that there are so many people behind me and planning for me, to ensure that these four months are productive for me and for EWB, is an awesome support and comfort. I'm so excited to meet the people in the village where I will be staying and working, to learn about their lives, and to work with them on whatever project EWB assigns me to.

With all of these thoughts, the excitement, and the packing, focusing on studying is going to be a challenge. But because it's a challenge, even more so than usual, I plan to meet this challenge and champion the battle. Exams are just another barrier that must be overcome, and must be met with the force they deserve; the barriers will only become greater, and so must the strength to overcome them.