Thursday, August 27, 2009
The long flight ahead
I'm in the Austin airport waiting for my flight. I'm not sure how often I'll be able to update this while I'm in Oman, but I can say for sure that I am getting a little (just a little) nervous. However I'm going to waive it off as a healthy feeling given the circumstances. Fortunately my excitement and drowsiness are overpowering the jitters at the moment anyway. The woman who checked me in was a little baffled by my destination and the duration of time that I would be there. I have experienced many reactions similar to hers in the time I've been preparing for the trip and my response is usually along the lines of "I really like adventures - this seemed to have adventure written all over it" if my explanation of wanting to learn Arabic fails suffice. Soon enough I'll meet 16 other American students who have a similar interest as me for far off destinations who are looking to challenge themselves in a way that only culture shock can. I look forward to exploring Muscat with them in these upcoming months.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
It begins...
I am preparing to leave tomorrow for a destination of 130 degree weather and high humidity. My cheetah-print scarf is packed so I'm ready to go! I'll be leaving behind some great friends and a worried family for a four month long Arabian adventure. I'm looking forward to the camels, the sand and the scarves, but I'm nervous about many things as well. I'm excited to go into this experience with unanswered questions, and return knowing things I never expected to learn. Khudafis Austin, Texas!
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