no sleep.

I leave for 26 days in...4 hours and 8 minutes. Technically to Atlanta, and then Cape Town.
But you get the idea.
This is insane. I guess it didn't REALLY hit me until a few hours ago that I'd be going, I wasn't actually able to say "yes, I'm excited" and mean it absolutely fully. Because I think the key to this true excitement business is anticipation, and a bit of nerves, both of which I have plenty of. Oh, and a healthy amount of...adventure. That sounds lame when I say it, it really does, but I was thinking that I'm not going to get anywhere or have any fun whatsoever if I'm not looking forward to/expecting it.
So I need:
1) Indiana Jones attitude
2) Nerves
3) Some independence

Also, I don't know what I got so nervous about. I've traveled for more than a fourth of my life. I should be a guru. But you know. Not yet.

Anyway. I'm expecting to come back changed. In a good way, though. Shelby A was talking about how it's a life-changing experience and how we'll have a blast. I totally believe it. I'm sure it'll be fabulous. Not to mention...the people we'll help.

Okay. I'm packed. I'm awake. I have everything. I'm chill.
Love.