32 Days

I have 32 days until I leave for Los Angeles, and I could not be more excited and terrified.  It seems that the closer I get to my departure date, the more events and to-dos pop up on my list, adding to the  stress of preparation that I am feeling.  I have a service project to complete, numerous parties and sleepovers that my friends want me to come to, college visits, packing, visiting our grandparents, and of course the national PDO.  Time is flying by, in sharp contrast to the slow drag of the days when I waited for YES Abroad notifications.
Here are a few updates of what's been going on, with YES Abroad stuff and just my normal life (as normal as it can get right now!). 
I had my first conference call on Monday night.  My parents listened in, and it was great to hear my fellow AFSers on the other end, and hear from the staff about expectations and goals for our year. 
Every time I get an e-mail from YES Abroad, it's another form to sign.  I feel like I've signed my life away about five times!  We have gotten information about the national PDO, which is extremely exciting.  I can't wait to be reunited with my fellow exchange students and talk to the other kids going to Thailand.  I met all but one of them at the IPSE, though we've talked on Facebook and they are all really nice.
I had my in-home visit with a local volunteer a couple weeks ago, and was also officially accepted by AFS-Thailand, which means they are looking for a host family for me and I could get mine very soon!  That's what I'm most excited about right now.  I'm working on making a photo album for them and I want to cook an American meal while I'm there.  (note to self - what makes an "American" meal?)  Greasy and sugary?  Haha
I'll post again soon, this time with my bucket list for Thailand.  34 days until I'm there!