'Twas the night before India...

...and all through the house, every creature was stirring and freaking out.

I'm just about done packing. I have to do some laundry, but that's it! I can't believe I leave for India in 21 hours. 

This is over a year in the making, and after constant begging and pleading my parents finally agreed to let me leave the country again. I am so excited to go to Asia, but also a little anxious. I've recently begun to notice crowds, and realize I don't like them very much. But my god-mother gave me some good advice, "It's only for three weeks."

That got me thinking: What do I want to accomplish before those three weeks are done?

1. Eat. I want to eat anything yummy looking I can get my hands on.

2. Ride exotic animals. Camels, elephants, cows; I don't care. If I can ride it, you can be sure I will be the first in line.

3. Grow. I want to be open to India's diverse culture. I want to be able to take it in, and allow it to change the way I see the world.

4. Learn. Obviously this is a school trip, so I will hopefully learn something about India's expanding economy and diverse workforce. 

5. Get outside my comfort zone. I want to try new things. As Hannah learns in Girls, the magic happens outside your comfort zone. 

Well I gotta finish packing. 

नमस्ते (Namaste - goodbye)