LAX

And the journey has finally begun! Unbelievably, I got everything together by the time I left -- grades submitted, apartment sublet, truck sold, and a million other details in order. I couldn't have done it without the help of my friends. Elena and Mark were particularly helpful during the last few days, and I am deeply grateful to them for that.

I am at LAX right now, waiting for my connection to London, and then on to Madrid. I'm not sure how often I'll be posting to this blog, but I will try to write at least once a week, if not more. In rural areas, internet connections may be harder to come by, and if I'm having fun, internet cafes may be the last thing on my mind.

Right now I have only one thing on my mind: sleep.