Finally Here

Hey!!! Sorry, I know it's been a while since I've updated. I got into VT on Saturday evening. Thursday night I spent the night at Ohio State's SigEp chapter. That was a lot of fun - they had an event that night so I got to go to that! The next night I stayed at Cornell's chapter. That was very cool as well. I wound up getting sick on the way to Ohio State as well as Friday on the way to NY. I think it was just me being very nervous. I have finally settled in and I don't feel sick anymore.

I started today at the hotel! Everyone there is very nice and polite. It's very similar to a little family working with these people. I worked behind the front desk today. I think I will be doing this for about 6 weeks and then doing activities for the remainder of the internship.

I will add photos as soon as possible! I Haven't been able to find the right batteries for my camera so I haven't been able to take pictures of anything. My condo is amazing! It is very nice, and the kitchen is my favorite part. I've never really had a full kitchen all to myself so needless to say, I went to WalMart and bought tons of groceries so I can start cooking... or at least learn to start cooking.

Having somewhat of a rough start here emotionally just because of homesickness and other things, so feel free to call me anytime! If I don't answer it just means I'm at work and I will call you back on my next break or when I get off. Hearing from everyone will help me get through these 12 weeks being 1300 miles away from everyone I love.

Bags Are Packed...

...And I'm ready to go! Well, it's 11:00 PM on Wednesday night. Plan on hitting the road by 7 tomorrow morning! First stop is to Columbus, OH where I'm staying at the SigEp house there. I'm pretty excited, yet still nervous. I'm actually in one of those stages where I'm experiencing a lot of emotion right now: anxious, nervous, excited, scared, sad, happy... Just a lot on my mind!

The next three days will be very long ones I can feel. I thought a 6 hour drive to the beach was tough and I had three great friends riding with me! This is a 22 hour car ride BY MYSELF. Granted, I am doing it in a few days span and not all in one, yet still very stressful.

I plan on using this site as a source for all of my friends back home to see how I'm doing. I'll upload pictures as soon as I get to the resort, and of course I will let everyone know how I'm doing.

If anyone is bored Thursday, Friday or Saturday... CALL ME! I will have 1300 miles to sit and keep you company.

KP