Procrastination... and other distractions

I set this blog up a couple of days ago and never got around to writing in it. Now, I'm trading up studying for my Finance and OMIS midterms to write in it =). The moral of the story? I always find a way to distract myself from doing what it is I really need to do most.

Okay, so I'm going to China for four months starting in September, to study at Fudan University. Thinking about it makes me all giddy and excited, but I'm also kind of scared that I'm going to be on my own for so long. I've never not lived with my mom or any other familial member for more than a week or two (science camp in elementary school counts, right?), let alone, living in a country I've never been to. Scary stuff! Nonetheless, I am totally psyched and want to leave right now!

Too bad the process of getting there takes FOREVER! I have to turn in so many different forms and waivers and get other things done (such as a physical exam, getting courses approved, taking a language placement test). I booked my ticket yesterday, so that's set... but the thing I'm most worried about is getting a visa. The IES program (the study abroad program I'm attending) just sent us all emails telling us that getting visas will be harder due to the Beijing Olympics. Great.... I'm looking forward to that. I just wish everything could be magically done and all I have to do is board on a plane and get there.

If only life were that easy.... well, I'm going to head to bed. Long day ahead of me tomorrow-work, school (study), class, and then more studying. Midterm week is taking its toll on me!!!