A new chapter

Decided I wanted to Blog about my experiences but thought I should start before because I have something to do for Germany every day.

I found out that I was accepted into the program in October. I was so excited when I found out but the next day I freaked out. I started crying and realizing what a year abroad actually entails. I won't be able to see my family and friends for a whole year! Sure we will skype and email but that isn't the same as being there in person. For those of you who don't know me, I am very family oriented. I talk to my mom about 5 times a day. Usually I call just to talk or tell her something quick. I won't be able to do that once I get to Germany. It will be so weird!

Then there is Robert, my boyfriend of 2 years. I have to leave him and Manny our huskadoodle that Bob got from the SPCA last year. Leaving them is going to be extremely difficult. As I am typing this I am crying because it makes me so sad to think about leaving them. I know that we will make it through this. I trust Robert completely and he trusts me but it will really test our relationship. I must say that he has been extremely supportive of me going. He doesn't want to hold me back from a once in a lifetime opportunity which is awesome. We have a great relationship and his support has meant so much to me. I seriously don't know what I would do without him!

I just have so many mixed emotions about going. Its funny because there are 3 other girls going with me Claire, Wendy, and Sam. None of them seemed to fazed at leaving for a year. I am glad that I have them to talk to and it is nice knowing I will have friends when I get there and won't be alone. There is also Amy who is studying there now. She has been such a HUGE help to all of us! Answering all of our questions must be annoying but she does it and it has really helped all of us.

Well that is it for now. Maybe I will post later today about something not related to the trip... maybe about the BUFFALO SABRES and what a whirlwind week it has been here in Buffalo with Terry Pegula taking over the team.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. Hope people read this and even if people don't I won't care because it is more for me to vent and keep track of what is going on in my life and so I can reflect on it in the future.

-Brit