Big Red

This is Big Red.  My trusty, and slightly dingy, suitcase.

4 Dance adventures.
3 People to People trips.
1 Spring Break to Seattle, Washington.
1 Study Abroad.
And countless trips to Florida.
All totalling in 10 countries and 4 states.

You could say we've been through a lot.  But Big Red and I are about to go on our biggest adventure of all: teaching abroad.

Tomorrow I start my journey to Madrid, Spain where I will be living for 10 months.  During this time I will be teaching English at an elementary school just outside of Madrid.

It still hasn't hit me.  It could be because I just started packing today, or because I don't want to admit that I'm leaving.  Nonetheless, this week has been filled with difficult goodbyes.  I've had to say goodbye to family and friends I may not see for awhile.  I've left them before, but it was always for a short period of time.  Now, who knows how long it will be before I see them again.  I do have to say this though, bless technology.  Even though I will be thousands of miles away I will still be able to FaceTime and message all the beautiful people in my life who have encouraged me to go on this great big adventure.

I like adventures.  They always lead to entertaining stories that I will remember forever.  I expect this trip to be no different.  There will be stories of tears and stories of happiness.  Stories of excitement and stories of "what the hell just happened." But I guarantee you this: there will be stories.

Ever since I was little I knew I was meant to be a teacher (even though I refused to admit it for years).  I also knew that I wanted to travel the world and experience different cultures.  I am beyond blessed that I am finally able to live out both my dreams and teach abroad.  This will be an experience of a lifetime and I hope you all enjoy following me along the way.

Wish me luck!!

Hasta luego!