Before Take Off in Atlanta

Whew! It’s been a whirlwind these past couple of days. It always seems to get so hectic leading up to traveling. I started packing on Monday and got as far as laying out my clothes. That’s a good start. Tuesday I put it off all day until around 3:00 when I decided to go to Target to get an adapter and locks for my luggage. I also picked up travel size deodorant and face wash. I’m going to need it once I land in Germany. Tuesday night I pretty much finished packing minus a few things that I was able to finish today. I didn’t have to leave for the airport until around 3:00pm today, which is a good thing because I woke up this morning with a swollen lymph node in my neck that was killing me. We made a last minute doctor’s appointment (one thing you’ll learn about me through this blog is that I’m kind of a last minute girl), and they were able to put me on a strong antibiotic to fight the infection.

I got to the airport and everything was a breeze! The international part of the Atlanta airport is beautiful, and things go so quickly because there aren’t as many people. I checked two bags and have a small bag and back pack that I am carrying on the plane. How I am getting everything home? I have no idea… because I’m definitely going to be buying things while I’m there. I guess I’ll have to leave Budapest a few of my clothes items.

I just picked up a book that will hopefully keep me busy if I can’t sleep on the flight. My flight to Germany is about eight hours and then I have a three hour layover in Germany. After that, I only have an hour and a half flight to Budapest. Ideally, I will sleep the whole eight hours on my flight to Germany after I take some Dramamine or Tylenol PM. That stuff knocks me out.

All day today I’ve been more than freaking out, but I just have to remember that this is going to be such an incredible experience. I think what’s making me so nervous is that I have no idea what to expect once I get there. It’s not easy just flying to another country alone.

They just called first class passengers and I’m up next! Wish me luck on my endeavor! I’ll post once I finally land in Budapest and get settled. Love you all and thanks for reading along!