Tonight was my going away party; it wasn't nearly as sad or emotional as I thought it would be. I tend to err on the side of sentimental, and so I thought that I might be a blubbering mess, but it wasn't bad. In fact, it was a pretty fun party.
I know that if I were staying this summer, I would be bored, and wishing that I were going to Russia this summer. Yet, despite the fact that I know I won't be missing anything, I'm still a little sad to go. I'm going to miss my family terribly, and my dear friends who are still in town this summer (you know who you are!). I'm really going to miss my church; thank goodness for podcasts! But I also know that the trade-off is incredible.
I'm looking forward to my new adventure in Kazan, and can't believe how soon it's coming up. In a week from today, I'll be settled in with my host family and my fellow students, excited for the rest of the summer. It's an incredible program, and I'm going to have a fantastic time. I'm glad that tonight wasn't too sad, because nothing about this summer is going to be; I'm anticipating the best, and though I'm not looking forward to saying goodbye to my parents and brother, I know that the two months will fly by, and I'll be home before I know it.
I leave on Tuesday, three days away! I can hardly believe it.
Jane
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