Today is finally the day that I am on my way to Swanson! Miranda, the other student teacher who is going, and I are extremely excited for our upcoming journey.
It has been an
emotional roller coaster all week as well as today. With all of my
excitement, there is also the feeling of being anxious with all of the
unknown that is going to happen in my life. Saying goodbye to my kinder
students yesterday was not an easy task because of how much they have
impacted my life already. However, it is easier knowing that in a few
short weeks I will be back with them in the classroom. Leaving my family and friends behind in a different country is a daunting thought but I know that the experience I am going to have is going to change my life forever!
My journey began at 11:00 am when Tony, Miranda's dad, came to De Pere to pick us up and bring us to Chicago. We had an easy drive to Chicago, with Tony making sure to entertain the entire way. We stopped in the smallest town I have ever been to for a little lunch and finally arrived in Chicago around 2:30 pm. There were no problems with getting through security and we made it here with plenty of time before out flight (a whole 5 hours!).
My flight leaves Chicago this evening, Saturday, October 20, and I will be in Auckland on Monday morning at 8:45 am! Wait! Where did Sunday go? I don't know, it's just gone. I have a layover in LA for a couple hours before the 10 hour flight to Auckland. Right now, I am not really excited to get on the plane for such a long time but it will be over before I even know it.
When we get to Auckland, Miranda's host family will be picking us up and bringing us to our homes. I can't wait to finally be in New Zealand where I can embrace a new culture and learn from the people around me!
We are about 23 hours from officially getting to New Zealand!
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