Sunday, August 25 (pre-voyage): I don't know how, but I managed to squeeze my life into one suitcase, one body sized duffel bag, and one toiletry bag; quite an amazing accomplishment, especially considering how much I over pack when I go home for two weeks. The past two days have been a bit of a roller coaster of emotion ranging from feeling overwhelmed…to excited… to nervous. Although I've been up and down, I am grateful that I have this opportunity because ...

Sunday, August 24 (pre-voyage): I don't know how, but I managed to squeeze my life into one suitcase, one body sized duffel bag, and one toiletry bag; quite an amazing accomplishment, especially considering how much I over pack when I go home for two weeks. The past two days have been a bit of a roller coaster of emotion ranging from feeling overwhelmed…to excited… to nervous. Although I've been up and down, I am grateful that I have this opportunity because ...