The reason why I have started this blog so early is because I think it will be interesting to see how my depiction of Germany has changed. I also think it would be a good idea to get a basic understanding of how blogging works before I leave and have actually interesting things to blog about.
                For those of you who don't know me, I am a 16 year old girl from Eagle River, Alaska (just north of Anchorage,) I am a Rotary Exchange outbound from district 5010, I am headed to district 1830 in Germany, and I do not speak the German language. Yes, I know what you're thinking. "What person in their right mind would go to a foreign country all alone and not even speak the language?!" Well, I would. I believe that this will be a great way for me to mature, become more independent, and learn another language. "But you'll miss your Junior Prom!" "You're crazy!" "How will you talk to other people!" "You do realize that you're missing an entire year of school." "Aren't you scared?" "I could never do that." These are only some of the reactions I have received when people have learned that I am doing a study abroad. In all honesty, I'm terrified of the trials I will face, but I also know that this is a once in a lifetime experience. I may be terrified, but I am also thrilled to have this opportunity. How many kids from small town Alaska get the chance to spend a year abroad in Europe? I intend on keeping this blog updated and I thank you for taking the time to read it. I assure you that you can expect more interesting posts when I am actually in Deutschland, in approximately 3 months.