Well tomorrow marks the two week countdown for my trip to Honduras and nearly everything is in order. I signed my contract just the other day and booked my flight several weeks ago. I ordered a ridiculous amount of toiletries online and have bought some new clothes and shoes. The one thing that I haven't really gotten ready is myself. While I bounce between being ready and being total petrified, I can't seem to get a handle on my nerves. I know that once I get there, I will be fine and settle in just splendidly but until then, the unknown is sort of eating away at me. Will my Spanish be okay? Will the people like me? How will I make friends? Am I going to totally hate black beans after this experience (I'm hoping that the answer is no because I totally consider black beans their own food group!)?
I hoping that this blog will be my way to cope while gone and I know that it is one of my few options for communication of not only my feelings but to you reading it. I realize that I may complain or get irritated and that may come across in this writing but I also recognize that there are going to be moments of great triumph and excitement. Life in Honduras is not going to be easy but I hope that by reading this, you don't see one small negative experience as evidence that the entirety of the trip is unfortunate. I have pretty much forgotten all of the hardships that occurred on my IHP trip last spring and while I know that I had them, I now have nothing but fond memories and a sense of pride that I was able to accomplish what I did. Here's to a great trip and the best year. Salud!
(Translation- "To health" but is a way to say cheers in Spanish)
