I am currently sitting in the KCI airport contemplating the combination of a gurgling stomach and an upcoming plane flight. For me, I always get nervous before a trip. When the airplane takes off, my stomach settles down.

I think that part of the stress from before a trip comes from my need to plan extensively. I like to put together a detailed trip before I leave. Unlike most of my trips in the past, this one has a lot of uncertainty. I don’t know much about the area. I don’t know when my classes are. I don’t know anything about my roommates.

Despite the amount I don’t know about this trip, I do know a lot of what to expect. I was very lucky to have my dad there to help me out with getting everything put together and figure everything out. He helped me put together everything, including this blog.

I am going to miss home while I’m gone. This is the longest trip I’ve ever taken. My mom and dad both drove me to the airport, and we grabbed some breakfast at Cracker Barrel.