All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go...

Well, it's finally here. Tomorrow morning I will head to the airport and start my long day of travel. I leave from O'Hare and fly to Miami. From there, I will fly to Madrid and then have a quick hour-long flight from Madrid to Bilbao. I will arrive in Bilbao at 11:25 (5am et, 4am ct). My host "mum" as my teacher calls her, will be at the airport waiting for me.

These past few days have just been a whirlwind. I finished up my fifth grade student teaching on Friday and then Jay and I made the trip home Friday night. I got to spend the weekend with many family and friends. Ryan, Jeff, the kids, and Nicole were all home for the weekend, and it was fun to have the whole family together. We had a get together on Saturday night so I could see everyone before I leave. It was great to hang out with my family!

Sunday and Monday were spent getting things ready to leave. The days were filled with list making, doing laundry, packing, shopping, running errands, and packing. This afternoon I got a call from someone in the district about a potential dual language position, so I quick got ready and had a "mini interview" and have a phone interview set up for the end of March when I'm in Spain. It has been crazy rushing around, and at 10:30 tonight, I finally think my bags are all packed. I think I'm ready to go! Anyone want to take bets on whether or not I'll sleep tonight!?!

Talk to you in Spain!

Mom made me a belated birthday/bon voyage Spain cake. Delicioso!