24 Hours to Go!

I have a little over 24 hours left until I board the plane for my exciting adventure and I'm starting to feel a little more of the jitters. It scares me a little because I am aware I am leaving tomorrow but it hasn't really hit me yet that I'm actually going to Morocco..... MOROCCO?!?!

Many people have asked me why I chose Morocco and each time
I am asked I have such a hard time answering it. There are so many reasons that it's hard to put into words everything that factored into my decision. I really want a culturally eye opening experience and go through something that not many people would be willing to do. Another reason is I really wanted a place where English wouldn't be a primary language. Those I guess are my two most primary reasons why I chose this particular location.

Last night I did most of my packing- I tried to limit down the amount of clothes to bring over because of the limited bags I am able to bring. I'm brining one large suitcase, a rolling carry on suitcase, my school backpack and a purse. My friend was really nice enough to let me borrow his space bags which allowed me to cram more things into my big suitcase.

Because Ifrane, Morocco has all four seasons that match ours, I chose to bring 4 outfits for the summer, 4 outfits for the fall, and 4 outfits for the winter. I of course am bringing my big winter coat because it says in the handbook that it will get really cold towards November. I am bringing one pair of boots, a pair of sneakers, and 2 different types of flats that I can dress up or down.

As far as hair products go, I'm just bringing my straightener and hoping for the best that I'll be able to get my hands on a hair dryer. If not, eh well. I'm not bringing anything big since I figure I can just get shampoos, conditioners, laundry detergents, etc there as I need it.

I'm still trying to decide what I'm going to do about the outlet converter... Whether I should wait until I get there or try to find one today.... I guess we'll have to see how that plays out.

It's so hard to wrap my head around that by 6pm tomorrow I'll by in the airplane on my way there. I hear it'll take about a week for it to really sink in that I am studying abroad for 4 months.

Well we'll see how it goes. I'm spending my last day here with my family and saying goodbye to all my closest friends:)

Until next blog!!!

Sincerely,

Amy!