Today was the day before I leave for my study abroad program in Egypt. I just started packing, even though I told myself that I would not procrastinate, but I did. It’s just that after my last final, I only had four days to spend with my family and I was trying to take as much advantage of that time as I could. Thankfully, I’d already made a list of what I needed to pack so that I wouldn’t forget anything if I did pack last minute. I also made sure to go over the email Professor Sullivan sent out about what to bring and not bring on the trip. I read over that email a couple of times and made sure I had everything I needed. It seemed like it won’t be cold in Egypt, so I didn’t back any think sweaters, just many layers so that if it did get chilly once in a while, I would be able to layer on more clothing.
My mom kept asking me if there was anything I still needed to buy for my trip, but I was sure I had everything I needed. She got me my favorite Pakistani dish for dinner (Haleem) because it’s my last night with my family before I leave. After this, I won’t be able to have dinner with them until one month later. This last part is exactly what makes me nervous about this trip. I’ve never been to a new place by myself before. I hope everything works out great and that I’m safe while I’m in Egypt and that my family stays safe back home.
I went online to reserve my seat so that I would get a seat further from the back of the plane. This way, I don’t have to arrive at the airport three hours early to reserve my seat. I’d heard that several of the airlines have cancelled their flights for tomorrow, but my airline, Turkish Airlines, hasn’t. I hope they know what they’re doing—I would rather depart a day late than risk my life.
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