Day of Departure

Hey everyone! Well I've landed in Chicago O'Hare and am currently awaiting my next flight which is due to depart at 6:19 p.m. local time or 7:19 p.m. eastern. The first and easiest leg of the trip is over and I now have a couple hours to waste online as I wait. I want everyone to know that they should check this every couple days as I will be doing everything I can to keep it updated with new posts and pictures. Also I will, of course, be using Facebook and skype to stay in touch with most of you. Once I am situated in Dijon and have a feel for my schedule while I'm taking classes I will let you all know via facebook or email when I will be available to skype or chat. I hope you all enjoy my posts and pictures and wish me luck. This is certainly the scariest and most nerve racking thing I've ever endeavored upon thus far. It should be interesting! To everyone, know that I hold you in my heart and will miss you terribly despite what I may say. D'accord....allez en France! Ciao!

Time Constraints!

Hello All!
Although I currently entertain only 3 followers on this blog I figured I'd give a little update on things going down right now. First and foremost is the fact that it is smack in the middle of Spring Rush for the men of Lambda Chi Alpha. I must say it is awesome seeing things from the other side now that I'm a fully initiated brother, not to mention the fact that it seems we have some quality guys looking to join up which makes me both extremely happy and proud of our fine fraternity. Then, of course, there's the remaining footwork that has yet to be completed before I leave for Dijon. I have to say that the people in the UofL One Card office don't have the first clue about what they're doing as I have been attempting to resolve the same issue with my account for over two months. This has been a huge waste of my time and energy with absolutely no pay off as of yet. On a lighter note, I have two and a half weeks before I bounce over to France. I'm really hoping I'm going to be able to manage my time well enough so as to see as many people as I can before leaving. If I haven't gotten to you yet, yell at me and make me hang out with you. One thing I've learned is that it is insane trying to split time between friends, brothers, family, packing (which I have yet to begin,) sleeping, and relaxing. Needless to say I have a lot going on in my life right now which, I think, is a good thing. I apologize it's taken a few more days than I had hoped to get a new post up but this is what I've got. Hope everyone is well and thank you for the continued support. More to follow!

Prior to Departure

So I have created this blog as a means of relaying my experiences abroad to you my friends, and family. I have all of three weeks to prepare for my departure and I have yet to get my Long Stay Visa from the French Consulate in Chicago. I am being honest when I say I greet this opportunity both with trepidation and eagerness. I am beset by a fear of the unknown and yet encouraged by my love for the country, its culture, and its people. As many of you know, this trip could not have come at a better (or worse, depending on how you frame it) time in my life. As I continue to cope and grow from what life has thrown at me I look forward to what lies ahead rather than mourn what has passed. God has an odd way of showing you what is important in life. Taking a 4,000 mile trip away from everything ought to help as I attempt to gain a better understanding of where life has me headed. For now, I am enjoying precious time with friends and the extra month of break. I will continue to post as the days count down to my departure and will then keep you all updated as frequently as possible via this blog. Thank you for the continued support. Check back soon!