I think it's finally hitting me..

..that I'm leaving tomorrow. tomorrow.

I'm doing laundry, sorting clothes in to "yes", "no", "maybe", & "keep for when I get back" piles. I think a lot of things will go into the Goodwill pile for clothes I should've gotten rid of a long time ago. Having to think about what you'll need for a year really helps you make snap judgements about your clothes.

I meant to start this bad boy a while ago, when I knew for sure that I was leaving & where I was going, but I got stuck on the name. I didn't really think of one until yesterday, and thus, here I am. "A Blonde in Bucheon". Bucheon Sangdong is where I'll be calling home for the next year. I'm going to be surrounded and submerged into the Korean culture, which is very different from my usual way of living - surrounded by the many races in the melting pot that is Atlanta.

I'm prepared to be looked up to (since I'm practically a giant), stared at (since I have a lot of blonde hair), and taken pictures of (since I'm ohso different than the locals). I've indulged in Italian and Mexican food and dark beer (since it may be a year before I have them again) and said bye to my friends (I've had like 4 going away dinners; it's a tad ridiculous).

I'm OHSO excited to be going. This is completely unlike anything I've ever done before & it should be an amazing adventure. I'm sad to leave everyone here, but luckily, all of my people are super supportive and excited for me. & thus..off to ninja-land I go! To new beginnings & (hopefully) new friends. I can't wait!

Calm moment vanished, I'm back to furiously packing and doing laundry. That & wondering how the bajeezes I'm going to fit a year's worth of clothes into two 50lb bags and a carryon..oh heavens to betsy, this should be interesting.