Smiles, fears, and tears about the not so near...

Hello world! Elizabeth here, reporting from my cozy bed in Wilmington, North Carolina. I just got back from our final meeting preparing us for our trip abroad to the beautiful San Pedro, Belize. Most of the crew is leaving on the 21st, while Dr. Kubasko and I will be catching up on the 22nd. The fact that my departure date is so near is incredibly daunting but also extremely exciting. I first heard about this trip the first semester of my Freshman year of college, so this is a long time coming. I have designated tomorrow as my "packing day" and today as my "stop procrastinating and get your work done" day. The 21st is my day that I will be traveling home, and then I am off and running the morning of the 22nd. I honestly can't believe it is already here. I am feeling mostly excited but also a little bit nervous simply because of the fact that I am leaving my home for so long including my family, boyfriend, and of course my bunny Leroy. I always say that with every dream there has to be sacrifice and I am willing to make this small one for the adventure of a lifetime. Prayers and well wishes are welcome! I will be posting here as much as possible about my journey including pictures, video, and more. Also tune in to Facebook for more pictures of my time in Belize!

For those of you who like itineraries (ahem Budd family)-- Here is an itinerary of my trip!