As I'm finishing up my packing, I notice that I'm really, really tired. Not only can I not concentrate, I'm starting to really worry about things. Like the fact that I'm arriving in Taiwan several days later than I should have been, and consequently missing half of the language and culture camp. I'm practically sleepwalking right now, despite being technically awake. And sleepwalking is something I really need to avoid while I'm overseas.
Some people manage to sleepwalk through life without really being conscious of what they have at all. They have experiences, but don't really take them in. They're just kind of on auto pilot the whole time - they may be physically conscious, but they're mentally unaware of themselves and the big picture of the world around them. And if and when they wake up, they realize that something wonderful passed them by, and they just watched and let it happen.
Ever seen the movie Yes Man? That's definitely more what I'm going for. I'm going to make the best out of this experience, and squeeze every second of exhilarating fun out of every day. I'm not going to be the kid who looks back and wishes she'd done more when she had the chance.
So in the long run, it doesn't matter if I miss a few days of language camp or get to meet the other exchange kids a little late (which I am REALLY looking forward to!). I'm going to make the best out of this experience no matter what is sent my way. I will let nothing and no one ruin or in any way derail this magnificent experience for me, and I don't care if the devil himself is set on making me miserable!
The next time you hear from me, I will be half a world away - I will miss everyone back home, and I can't wait to land in Taiwan!
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