It's hard to believe...

Wow, I cannot believe I'm finally on the way to China. It's not just talk anymore; it’s definitely very, very real. Saying good bye to friends and family was so difficult. I’m excited, but also very nervous and scared at the same time. I can’t believe I won’t be in the U.S. for a year (unless I get to go home and visit). All of this feels like a dream.