I Feel Okay

Off to Vanderbilt!!!

I feel okay. Two days before today, I didn't. I instead felt worrisome and sick to my stomach. Just the thought of going far from home to a place I have little to no connection with is scary. I began thinking the worst about my trip and began to assume that I wasn't qualified or smart enough to be a part of a group as talented and intelligent as the other students that were admitted into VSA. My worries soon disappeared when I woke up this morning.

For some strange reason, I woke up and felt nothing. I no longer felt worried. I had realized that everything would be alright. Yesterday, I had a long chat with a really close friend of mine, Wendy Gonzalez (former ILC member). She had told me that I was going to have the time of my life and had absolutely nothing to worry about. Wendy told me that although I may feel intimidated at first, my worries would quickly end in a matter of days. 

Now I am super excited to go. I cannot wait for the plane ride and be able to enjoy the amazing view, I can't wait to go to Atlanta, I can't wait to go to Nashville, and most importantly, I cannot wait to stay at Vanderbilt. Now more than ever, I am really grateful for everything that Don, Madeline, and the sponsors have done for the ILC. My gratitude is great and am exited to open this new door in my life.