And now we wait...

So less then 20 minutes ago, this all became a reality. I clicked the "submit complete full application" button to my AFS application and put myself out into the world. It makes everything official. And now...I wait. Wait for confirmation, wait for acception, wait for my new journey. Mostly, I hope that I get in. I mean, my interview went really well yesterday and she said that since I was submitting my application so early, I had a good chance. That gives me some hope, but I doubt that I will calm down till I get a call saying that in 5 months I will be studying abroad in Europe. Thanks for everyone's support and help in getting my application done and submitted. I love you lots! Well, I am being told to sleep now, so I'll post again soon with an update. Night!

Love ya Lots,

                      Jacki

Baby Steps

Hi! So I made this blog to keep my family and friends updated with my process of preparing to go to and living in Italy. Today marks the day when the study abroad ball gets rolling. My application to AFS gets filed today and at 7pm a lady is coming here to interview me and get a "feel for my personality" so that they can better place me into a host family. :D I am so nervous and excited all at the same time and I really hope it all goes well. Of course, that does mean that today is devoted to cleaning and I get to make sure everything is "spick and span" :P How Fun! I really hope that there is still room in the Italian program, the lady I spoke to said so, but things could have changed between now and...sunday. Hey, you never know! In that case, my second choice country is New Zealand, partially because they speak english, but also their culture seems interesting. Well, I should really get back to cleaning bathrooms. Wish me luck!

Love ya Lots,

                       Jacki