FAX THIS

Alright. I have now attempted faxing my paperwork to Poland twice. It's so not working. Guess that's what you get for having to fax something overseas. Seems my stuff is showing up as a big black stain. Not really gonna cut it for getting a VISA from the Polish government. At least the school is being really patient with me. I sent them the originals and am just waiting for them to get it.

Today was my last day at work and what a relief. Just taking it easy now. Gonna visit family and plan what I'm gonna need to get done before I leave this country for 9 months. Have to get everything together for my dad to do my taxes. Fun stuff. Gotta move out of my apartment and visit everyone "one last time." I'm sad but not. I know I'll keep in touch with whomever wants to keep in touch and I'll see those important to me again. I'm just so thoroughly excited to begin this chapter it's ridiculous. I've been emailing this boy I met in a bar in Nowy Sacz and we're planning on meeting up in Opole. Only a few small problems. 1. I don't speak Polish and his English is limited and 2. I'm not sure I'll recognize him when we meet up; I was slightly intoxicated when we first met. Either way, I'm super psyched for this adventure.

WORK, WORK, WORK

Ugh. I feel so stressed. I can't even sleep. I feel like there's so much to get ready before I leave. I'm not even working past July but I'm taking a few mini-breaks (I'm so Bridget Jones) and I have to move out of my apartment in August and I just can't seem to de-stress. I feel like there's so much to worry about before I move to Poland in September. I don't want to forget anything here. I want to get my EU citizenship. I have to fax over my paperwork for my VISA (which I have no idea where I can fax to an international number, Kinkos??) I have to buy another backpack (and probably find an EMS so I can get fitted for a good one). I have to make sure my money situation is good. I have to set up Skype on my parent's computer. I have to write my papers for my last two classes. I have to be sure I have enough $$ in my account to pay my student loans when I'm gone since I can't get a deferral even though I'm getting my master's. I have to handle all doctor's appointments before I leave and be sure I'm in tip top condition 'cause who knows about health insurance and medical attention over there. Besides, I don't speak the language. Oh yeah, that's the other thing, I have to learn POLISH. Wow. I just feel so overwhelmed. Plus I still have to buy my ticket but I'm waiting to see if I want to go to Spain beforehand or just fly directly into Poland. Wow again. But I must say, it feels good to get it all out.

AMERICA

Home again. I missed my friends a lot but I have to be honest and say that I'm missing being abroad. Maybe I'm still delirious from the kielbasa and lack of sleep but I'm ready to go back. Looking at pictures and thinking of it all in retrospect makes me yearn for more memory making.

My flight got in to JFK around 8:30 last night and didn't leave for Rochester until 9:30 this morning. I didn't feel too bad until a few hours into Heather's wedding. Champagne and lack of sleep is dangerous.