Off we go

So, I'm sitting in Chicago with my stuff all over Michael and Karina's floor.. It's 11.23 PM and I should ideally have been to bed already. Oh well, this is how it works. No matter how early I start packing I always end up like right now. Staring. Deciding. Undeciding. Pondering life, the universe and everything..

My flight leaves at 8.25 tomorrow morning (central time). I'll be in Miami three hours later, and I'll be in Port-au-Prince by 15.10 local time.

So far I've always had some trouble getting picked up at my destinations, no matter how pre-decided everything's been, so we'll see.. It could be interesting to be stranded in a culture I have no clue about. With a language I speak very limited. But let's hope for the best.

I've really enjoyed my time here in the States. I've met friends I hadn't seen in a really long time. It's been good. It's been fun. People have been very generous, which has been super appreciated since my budget is so tiny. Thanks guys!

But, I am so ready to go now. I didn't expect it to be so hard to just relax and enjoy vacation. But I've been so antsy. Just wondering what it's like in Haiti. How it will feel to be there. I think it will be really good to just get started. I mean, if it's going to be horrible, I'd rather just know and start the process of getting used to it. And if it's going to be great, well, let's get to it!

Anyways. For those of you who believe in praying, I would appreciate it. I don't totally love flying, so that's the first thing. But mainly, I think the beginning of this adventure will be tough, especially because of the language. It makes it twice as hard to adapt to a new culture.

And as I sit here trying to pack, I realize that I don't quite know what I need to bring. So that'll be a nice surprise when I get down there. I don't want to be the stupid spoiled rich white person who don't get anything, but I have a feeling that's exactly what I will look like. A little bit lost over all.

So, maybe you could all think of me and my look of 'quoi?' that I will carry around for quite some time.. :)

I would love to hear from you! So feel free to comment, or email (linnea.gotland@gmail.com), or write me on facebook.

There are also some more pictures from Chicago here.

See you on the other side!

love /Linnea