It's 11PM. My first flight is scheduled to take off at 7AM.... 8 hours from now. I am leaving from home for the airport in 5 hours and probably should be sleeping, but just finished repacking and weighing all my luggage. I know I overpacked, but it's hard to say no to bringing clothes and shoes that I'll need for a year especially because I am not moving to a booming metropolis so who knows for sure what will be available.

This is really happening.

Thanks to everyone, friends and family included, who have been really supportive of my trip and who have given me words of wisdom and encouragement. I really appreciate your support because as much as I am freaking out right now, I am still excited about what's ahead.

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