I'm a leavin' on a jet plaaane...

Well, here it is.  I've gone through security, said my goodbyes, bought a sleep aid and travel pillow (because I forgot mine at home, true to form), and got screwed over by the airport exchange rate.  All signs point toward Europe.  

That would be the plane I'm boarding in 20 short minutes.  I'm excited, but the sadness is winning at the moment. I'm going to miss everyone terribly, but at least I will still be in communication.  

Thank you for the thoughts and prayers everyone. My next post will be from across the pond!