So with less than 12 hours before my departure from Portland, there is quite a mixture of emotions in me. Of course I am excited, a little sad to be leaving my friends, family, and home town, but mostly I'm just tired and very anxious to embark on this new journey. My flight tomorrow is at 9 AM, which means I have to be at the airport by 630, which means I have to leave the house by 6, which means that I have to wake up at 5:30, which is the earliest I've woken up in the past 2-3 summers for anything. My flight path takes me first to Chicago, where I have a 3 hour layover. Chicago is also where I meet up with the girl from Washington who is going to the same district as me in Turkey. Then we go to Munich, and from Munich we go to Izmir, our final destination. Once I get through customs, I should be greeted by my host family, and a few other district people. I'm not sure what is going to happen after my arrival, but it probably involves going back to Manisa, unpacking, and taking a nap.
The next day after I arrive in Turkey, I have a district orientation. So I have to wake up, jet-lagged out of my mind, and somehow find my way into Izmir in order to attend the orientation. Where some other exchange students have had about a week to adjust to the new time zone, I will only have had a few hours, and waking up on time has never been my strong suit.
Anyways, right now I am off to bed. The last night I get to sleep in my own bed for about 10-11 months. I'm going to miss this place and all of it's amazing people, particularly my very close friends, and of course my family. Of course I will find new families to become a part of, and make new life long bonds while I'm in Turkey, but none the less, I will miss Portland. Until next year Cascadia.
Elveda
-Torvald
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