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So I haven't written on here in forever. I moved SAS to the backburner for a little while and perhaps left it back there too long. Time to start thinking about it again!

I realized that I REALLY need to talk to the financial aid office...before the semester is over (which should be interesting fitting in with exams). That sounds scary. I know it will be worth it but the cost frightens me at times. It's a good investment for my future though.

I also realized that I REALLY need to talk to an advisor to get transfer credits worked out. And my self designed thematic sequence. And proposal. And I need to go to an info session. And I need to figure out what SAS classes I'm taking. And I need to write my essay on work ethic to see if I can get a job. Lord. What HAVE I been doing??! I guess I'm just overwhelmed.

I'm so excited to start researching where I want to go in all these countries. It seems like there will be so much I want to do/see/go that it will just be one amazing adventure after another.

It's a blast connecting with other SAS'ers on Facebook and seeing where their from and having quick little fbook chats with them. I can't wait to actually meet these people who share my passion to see the world. I feel like we already know a little bit about each other through the connections we've made on facebook. Its awesome.

I told my friend the other day that we could only take two bags and a backpack. Her jaw dropped. Yep it should be interesting. Can't wait to wash my clothes in a tiny sink. And possibly not have clean clothes for a few weeks. Seriously though. I really can't wait.

76 days ago, THE most amazing guy walked into my life. Chris and I have thought about SAS and distance and the difficulties it presents....going from phone conversations everyday to email everyday (I promise!!) will be a hard switch. But we have the distance now, and we're an amazing team and I know without a doubt that it will be just fine! I love you.

257 days and the adventure begins.

Changes

SAS took a week off of our trip.....hopefully that means the price will be reduced because its partly based on fuel cost and quantity used. No more Honolulu for me : ( and we leave earlier in January as well.....oh well

The Countdown Begins!

Less than a year from now we'll be setting sail! Destination: the WORLD!
Its so exciting to see more and more SAS'ers be accepted into the Spring 2011 program! Its going to be amazing!

A New Start

It's a new beginning, a new decade, and the perfect time for change. Do something you've never done before. Meet new people. Explore the world around you and live every single day to its fullest potential. There's a huge world out there and it needs to be appreciated, taken care of and loved. Make this year the best yet by starting now. Be positive, be yourself, and take time to enjoy the simplest pleasures in life. Explore. Dream. Discover.

392 days until SAS Spring '11

100th Voyage

Link: Arrival of the MV Explorer in San Diego. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LhgebwTOKk

The MV Explorer arrived in San Diego, California completing its historic 100th voyage. It must have been quite a spectacular time for students and parents alike. I can't wait to be one of them...though I'm looking forward to boarding the ship...not the leaving part! Here are some views of the ship in San Diego. I happened to run across them when I followed a link on the SAS facebook page. It's so pretty at night!

Economy

UPDATE: I emailed SAS back confirming that I was indeed a flexible person and agreed to the terms regarding economy cabins. It felt very official. It's going to be cozy! :) I also heard economy cabins are good because they are REALLY dark.
A family friend told me that when she went on SAS, she was in an economy cabin next to the boiler room and something went wrong....so she had to be upgraded! That's rough...haha

I received an email a few days ago regarding economy cabins. They sent some pictures of what the rooms may look like. hmmm....

Working on the MV Explorer

Today I found out that I will be able to apply for work study! I think I'm going to apply for the campus bookstore. Work study involves working on the ship for 2 hours each day while at sea and in port, you don't work! How cool is that? You get around $4000 if you are accepted. I think it would be really fun! Oh and you have to arrive a few days earlier than the rest of the students...I'm down with staying a few extra days in Nassau! =)