final preparations

So, I figured I should finally give this thing a try...
First, I can't believe I'm leaving tomorrow! A year and a half of waiting and it's finally here, weird. I'm not really nervous yet, I think mostly because it hasn't hit me, but I am very excited! I have been slowly but surely getting all my things ready and I am pretty much done. Two suitcases (both under 23 kg) a back pack and a purse.
The past month has been wonderful, I saw pretty much everyone I was hoping to, including Kasey, Katie, and Bryan who I haven't seen in a while. Goodbye's were sad with home (except Erin cause we never actually said bye), school, and work friends. I thought I would be able to make it back to BC one more time but I couldn't quite fit it in, bummer. Grammy and Bubba's goodbyes were tough as well. Thankfully I don't really have to say much of a goodbye to Mom and Dani since they will be joining Allie and me in Israel very shortly (still don't know when, could be as early as next week!).
Anyway, I just finished writing down all the phone numbers and information that I need for my flights, train ride, check-in at school, and other odds and ends. In a little bit Kevin and I are going to stop by his house and I'll get to say goodbye to his family. He's going to stay here tonight and be so kind and drive me to the JFK airport tomorrow :). That will be one more tough goodbye. Allie is going to try and meet me at the airport on Monday when I arrive which would be awesome.
That's all for now, next time will be from Israel!

-Lauren