Im Flugzeug Über dem Meer

Song recommendation: Neutral Milk Hotel's In the Aeroplane Over the Sea. cheesey but whatever, I like cheese.



Hey guys, this is my last post before I, you know, fly across the ocean to spend four months in a foreign land. No big deal.

I'm trying not to worry about anything, because I've realized that if I start to voice any of my worries, everyone in the 5 mile radius will try to comfort me. It's really nice to know such supportive and loving people, but at the same time I don't really know how to react. People can tell you everything's going to be okay, but obviously no one really knows that for sure, and the uncertainty of everything makes it even more frightening. I don't think I've ever had a logical fear in my life though, so don't take me too seriously.

I'm not freaking out too much anyway. I remind myself that I've at least been to China. Even though it was amazing, you can't even breathe or drink the water there. And, hey, I still survived. Plus, Germany is supposed to be super clean, and everyone's nice, and I've read all of the travel books, and I can drink the water, and I'm sure I can find a burrito somewhere. So, even if I don't know that it will all turn out to be "fine", I can at least hold my own. (And, if I'm lucky, this time the group I'm with won't always want to go to a sushi restaurant. I seriously can't stand sushi.)

I guess I'm just not anxious because even after all of this, it doesn't feel real. I think the first time it does will be when I'm on the plane. I've never gone on a plane without someone else leading the way for me, but really, all I have to do is follow the signs, right? I'm actually a little concerned because I need to sleep on this flight. I leave 10pm Sunday and arrive in Germany at 11am Monday. The plane ride is only 7 hours, which is less sleep than I'm used to getting. But, since it technically takes place during the time of day I am usually in bed...well, you get the picture. I really can't fall asleep sitting up, so I'm going to be taking a sleeping pill. Wish me luck...if you know me, you know that I need sleep. I don't like sleepovers because I'd rather be in a bed, and I'm a light sleeper. So..hostels, here we come...!

Well, I guess there's not much else to say right now as I pretend I'm an expert at packing. Two suitcases, and my goal is for them to be 40 lbs each. I'm still not done, but I'm not worried. I'm leaving at 3 to head down to NYC, eat dinner, and then I'm off to JFK to fly away.

Not too afraid of flying, to be honest. If you've ever seen Say Anything, Lloyd Dobler makes a good point and says as soon as the seatbelt light goes off, you're safe. We hit a bit of turbulence on the way back from China, but it was okay. Honestly once I'm on the plane I don't feel afraid because obviously I can't prevent something from happening.

Anyway, I guess that's all there really is to talk about. I'm going to miss my family, friends, dog, and teddy bear but I'm still super excited. I'm going to get a new Skype account and post it on Facebook, or you can email me if you want it. I don't want to give too much info on the blog.

One thing I will say is I will be uploading my photos here: http://teenztravels.shutterfly.com/ instead of on Facebook. Otherwise, if you know my email, I'd say that's the best way to talk to me besides Facebook and Twitter. If not, feel free to leave comments below!

Just pray that my orientation won't be like this: