Yikes.

Ok. Eleven Months. Eleven Countries. Reality is beginning to sink in. Although I am thrilled for this incredible adventure around the world, I am also terrified.  I am not going to see my mom, my dad, my sisters, my brother, or my dear dear friends for ELEVEN MONTHS. The thought of missing out on a year of my three precious nieces' lives makes me cry instantly. I am going to be living out of a backpack, sleeping in a tent, filthy at some points, and facing al