February 24, 2010

Goodbye USA

My bags are all packed. I've gone through all my lists and checked everything off.
I'm all set to go!

Tomorrow morning at 7:30 I fly out from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles and then to Seoul, Korea. I won't arrive at my final destination until 6:00 PM their time, which is about a full 24 hours of traveling. That seems like a pretty long time to me. Well at least I don't have to sail on a ship for weeks to get there!

I'm really excited to hurry up and get there so that I can start getting settled and learning the ropes. These last few weeks have been pretty crazy, and looking back everything is starting to blur together and get hazy. Even now I'm struggling to think straight! But I'm very glad that I got to see a lot of my friends and family and say some last goodbyes.

So goodbye Virginia. Goodbye USA. I'll be back some day. For now I'm eager to see what the Lord has in store for me in the exciting and very different country of Korea.

Peace friends.

Until I'm across the waters,
~Heather

February 10, 2010

Countdown begins, excitement mounts!

I just realized that I'm finally getting really excited about moving to Korea! I think I was holding back because I didn't want to get my hopes up. But now I have a contract, a visa, and a plane ticket. I think I can start enjoying myself now!!!

An adventure. A completely new experience. A demanding job. I actually am kinda scared! Yes, Heather McMillan is afraid of new and afraid of change. But in a good, healthy way, I think.

That aside, Yippeeee!! I will be flying across the U.S. to the West Coast, to California. I've never been that far west before! Of course, I won't be seeing much more than LAX, but I don't care. Then, I get to cross the Pacific Ocean, including the International Date Line!!! How fantastic is that? It's like I'll be traveling through time. A-MA-zing. I'm looking forward to having my world expanded.

 My threshold of travel experience is going to burst at the seams!

Alright, so in 15 days, this all takes off. Phew. I had better be ready . . . . . bring it!

February 08, 2010

Finally, a flight itinerary!

Well my friends, the deed is done; the ticket is bought. I officially fly out Thursday, February 25th. My plane leaves from Charlotte, NC and will touch down in Los Angeles. Then I transfer airlines and fly out straight to Seoul, South Korea. You can view my itinerary here.

I was initially disappointed as I realized my departure date has been pushed back again. Then I realized that I am very glad to have some extra time as I really didn't feel ready to leave in 2 weeks. But then when that day comes, MAN ALIVE will I be ready for my adventure!!!

I found out late last night that I finally had a plane ticket and waking up this morning I sensed that a lot of anxiety and consternation was replaced with a call to action. There still remains much to be done, people to see and a new language to be hastily practiced. I am now off to spend the rest of the day keeping busy with what needs to be done.

Woohoo! Korea here I come!