6 Days and Not Couting

Lately, I have been very anxious about leaving. I am very excited about pursuing my dream, but the thought of being away from everything familiar (family, friends, my house, dogs) is hard. I have been so busy lately, or on vacation, that I haven't really had adequate time to see everyone that I want to see. Packing is proving to be quite the undertaking as I only am alloted 2 bags at 50 lbs a piece. I am paying $100 for a third bag, but rumor has it that all of the bags don't make it to the island with you, so be prepared by carrying a few days of clothes with you in your carry on. Supposedly, I have my own room in a 3 room suite (mind you, I am living in the dorms), but I am trying to not get too excited until I see it for myself. I am signed up to do a half Ironman (Vineman) in July, and it looks as if there is a "run club" on the island. Furthermore, I have found a blog online in which several students from my class have posted in that they are looking for people to run and swim with. Looks like, hopefully, I won't have to be doing all of my training by myself. I welcome any and all visitors, and please feel free to bring something from home. I haven't left yet, yet I'm beginning to miss home!