Boston Orientation

First day of the program has been a blast!! Had a quick flight with the Ed-man and mumsy, grabbed lunch (where I had a mild panic attack that I had forgotten to print my assignments for class discussion..)- that's when Mom knew I was getting nervous. We had an intro session with the families and faculty, introduced everyone and gave a "Gentle but Firm" adieu (chi o vocab..) to family. I knew that if Mom and I hugged for any longer we'd be a waterpark- I don't want to make myself out to be the emotional one YET! My heart and head were filled with every emotion possible today and it was driving me a little crazy.. but right now I couldn't feel more confident in this group and program!! My peers are so fun and energetic and diverse. We headed back to the hostel near Berkely, ran to get "bubble tea" which is a chinese flavored tea featuring soft gummy tapioca balls in the bottom... it feels like you suck gummy bears up a straw which is a little odd but I could become an addict. We strolled to a nearby park to be, as a student said, "mature travelers" and swing on swings in the playground. I know this will be an amazing experience and with one minute left on my hostel internet time I have to flee off to the common area for some more laughs and stories!! Off to Switzerland tomorrow for hopefully some dancing, chocolate and cheese.