finally.

Two things that are crazy to me right now:

1. It's August? When the hell did that happen??

2. My Asian adventure extravaganza is pretty much set!

09/14 - 09/20: Philippines (Manila)
09/21 - 10/04: China (Shang Hai, Nanjing, Xi-An, Beijing)
10/08 - 10/15: Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh, Halong Bay, TBD)
10/17 - 10/20: Philippines (Port Princesa, Boracay)
10/21 - 10/27: Halftime break in PI
10/28 - 11/04: Japan (Tokyo, TBD)
11/07 - 11/14: Thailand (Bangkok, TBD)
11/17 - 11/22: Philippines (Dumaguete)
11/24 - 11/29: Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Elephant Sanctuary, TBD)
12/01 - 12/07: Philippines (Cebu, Bohol)
12/08 - 12/14: Philippines (Manila, Tarlac, family time!)

YAY! Tonight is the first time that I've actually felt completely excited about this trip. No underlying or creeping feelings of terror or nervousness- just pure excitement! There is a lot (A LOT) that I'll miss when I'm gone and a lot (A LOT A LOT) to be sad about when I leave, but I'm really looking forward to getting out of here. I feel ready to move on and get my after-college life started! Bring it, Asia!