Here we go...

Today is the first day of 2010 and I will spend it packing and jamming all the time I have into different segments to hang out with family and friends... Then, at the crack of dawn tomorrow, I will be driving with my father to Chicago in my college junk-laden car. It's a little complicated, but I can safely say that I get by with a little help from my friends. London has never been a big dream like France, but I'm going anyway. When I started going to Taylor University, I saw pictures of the London program and always wished that I could go, thinking there was no way I could do both France and England, much less in the same school year. When the opportunity arouse, I jumped on it and even planned on spending Christmas in Europe, not returning to the States until spring semester starts in February. I guess this goes to show, yet again, the difference between what God had planned and what I wanted to happen. Eventually, I realized that coming home would be the best decision, and it really has been. Time has kicked into warp speed and I feel like nothing will slow down until I reach the corn fields of Upland, Indiana.

The thought of England and London are very overwhelming at this point, much like France was right before I left. There are certain things that will never change... I think I will always feel apprehensive about leaving the country for extended periods of time. Although, this time, I console myself by saying, "It's only 3.5 weeks... Paris was 2.5 and that went really well."

That being said, I have to go work on packing and getting the rest of my college junk in order and spend the last day in Colorado Springs in a meaningful way... It's going to be a busy next 24 hours, but I can do it. My dad and I plan on pulling out of here around 5am tomorrow, so I'll be on the road in less than 24 hours... We'll see how the procrastination of packing works... Let's hope that I get done in time ;)

Please be praying for safe travels (especially with the airport issues right now) and that the activities go smoothly. Even though I was abroad last semester, this will be completely different, I'm convinced of that. I guess I'm ready though, because God is making this happen...