Adding

So its not like I am already anxious about this trip but adding to it is the tsunami in Japan and the after effects.

Why?
1. because the flight i am on has a layover in Tokyo
2. apparently the tsunami is starting to have effects as large as spreading to other nearby Asian nations and Taiwan is NOT prepared for natural disasters at all (refer to the earthquake of 2009).

I'm really unsure if everything will be ok by then or not? And I dont like not knowing things. Oh well, my professor hasnt said anything about a change in plans so I am assuming everything is still on track.

I also need to get my Hep A shot within the next few weeks. I had an appointment today at the Travel Clinic but I canceled because it was cold and rainy (wtf? this is mid-march!).

I already registered with the State Department so I guess I can feel better in knowing if something DOES happen to me/my flight etc atleast someone will come looking for me ( i hope!)

I feel like there is always something to do when traveling abroad..I guess I should think about tackling the packing- bear soon, eh?!

Ticketed!

So my ticket to Taiwan was purchased a few weeks ago. NOW it feels real!

We are traveling from Atlanta to Tokyo and then connecting to our flight to Taipei from there. All in all its about a 18 hour journey and I am not quite clear on the time difference. I am probably more nervous about the long flight from ATL-->Tokyo more than from Tokyo -->TPE. Only because I hate being on airplanes for more than 3 hours. Atleast there will be movies and sleep to catch up on, on the way over.

We basically get in to Taipei at 9pm and probably wont get to our hotel until 11pm; and then get going at 9 the next morning. It will be a rough few days but once we get into a routine I think that it will be good!

Our second meeting is next week and it should be a long one. Dr H is going to go over EVERYTHING from packing, to the syllabus etc. crazyness