And the journey begins...

Alright guys, I can't believe it, but the time has finally come.  I've got my bags packed (thank God!) I'm at the airport, and as far as I know I'll be getting on a plane that will take me to Madrid in about 20 minutes.  I decided that I wanted to write a blog during my stay in Spain for several reasons.  The first: so I can remember all the amazing things that I'll be experiencing.  The second: to let you in on  what is exactly is going on with me and so you can enjoy my adventures as much as I am.  The last one: so when i come home all of you can laugh with(at) me becuase of all the shenanigans that go on during my stay :) I don’t have many (minus the “m”) friends over there but I am pretty sure there are many students in my program that are in the same boat so this should prove to be a pretty exciting adventure that I am about to take.  Although I hate admitting it, I am just as excited as I am nervous and I am eager to get the first few awkward days of not knowing where things are and not knowing anyone around me to pass so I can really enjoy my time and get as much accomplished as I can.  My plane has started to board so I have to pack things up here.  Goodbye USA, hola Madrid! :)