Happy New Year... 2 weeks and counting

In 2 weeks from today, I'll find myself waiting in line sweaty and tired with my new home, the MV Explorer docked in front of me. I'll be chatting amongst my new ship-mates as we go through the lengthy process of checking in to the ship.

It's an experience I've played out in my mind a few times a day for the past few months. Truthfully, it's been hard to think about anything else. With the world and the Voyage of a Lifetime in front of me, boarding the Explorer repeats itself like an old movie clip- over, and over again. Now, it's close to a reality.

I'm becoming quite anxious for the journey-to-come. Classes are done, friends are returning to their schools from my home in Maryland, and it's a 'hurry up and wait' for the semester ahead. Preparing for this trip is much like the days leading up to going to college back in '06. I meet and chat with people on facebook, wondering who I'll get to know, and how well- plan events and trips in different destinations. There's a lot of excitement brewing amongst the 650 or so facebooked SASers, and I can't wait to get on the ship, have a close group of friends, and get going!

Happy New Year 2009. Talk to you soon.

Greg