Last week I got my Visa in the mail and a week before that, I was awarded a scholarship from Texas A&M's Liberal Arts department for studying abroad!!!!! Money to travel and live my dream for a whole semester??? Don't mind if I do!!! And with my cool Visa saying that is indeed legal for me travel/live abroad for 6 months, anything is possible!! I have been so blessed and everyday that I get closer to my departure day, I get more and more excited!!!
I purchased my plane ticket the day after I got my Visa in the mail (P.S. UPS men do not appreciate screaming, jumping up and down, and trying to give them hugs when you get important documents in the mail...just sayin'). I was so pumped that I accidentally logged out of my flight account almost before purchasing a ticket to Spain. So when I logged back in and purchased another..the airline put a hold on my bank account for TWO TICKETS!!! It was a stressful few days trying to sort that out but all is well and the adequate amount was taken from my expenses. Too bad or I woulda had to take a friend... ;)
So after all the excitement of my trip finally all coming together...I welcomed this Thanksgiving break with open arms! On Tuesday, I got to help be a part of Texas A&M's annual Elephant Walk and Junior E-Walk! This tradition is so near and dear to my heart because I LOVE ELEPHANTS (hence my giant smile in theis pic!!) and other reasons of course! Since it is my junior year this year, I was lucky enough to participate in the Junior E-Walk around campus that follows the senior class of 2013 and "kills" them with our 2014 yells and spirit!!! WHOOP!!!
Our guest speaker this year was the NASA astronaut and graduate of Texas A&M as well...Michael Fossum! He happens to be from my home town of McAllen, Texas so it was such a thrill to meet a hometown hero whom I've always looked up to!! My dad has always been a fan of Mr. Fossum so I had to get a picture!! Check it out...that's us on Kyle Field!!!
He was such an amazing speaker and he really embodies every core value that A&M stands for! Speaking of great speakers...our university president was there as well..Dr. Loftin!! SOOOO of course I had to get a picture with him...what kind of Aggie would I be if I didn't?!?!!?
Well I will tell you all about my wonderful Thanksgiving break tomorrow...I have to get back to an assignment that's due in the morning!! Until then God bless you all!!
Mac :)
