KRISTEN PANKOW writes:
I was going to celebrate that I am no longer sick. But then I would have to knock on wood. And I do not see anything made of wood around here.
Let's just say I ate food today. And some yesterday. It was good. And refreshing. And I am writing in really simple, short sentences. I do not know why.
I wrote everyone on this trip a note. Old-school style, folded-up, lined paper with the person's name written on it. I'm pretty high-class when it comes to paper/stationery products, as can be seen.
I am glad to be coming home. Two words: DIET PEPSI! Oh, wow, have I missed Diet Pepsi, and especially my true love, Diet Pepsi from a fountain. Mmm. I am actually salivating, sadly. My mom is also bringing me spring water. Both items will be cold. And I am ecstatic because I've been drinking purified water this whole time and, let's be honest, I am picky in my water consumption on a daily basis.
Also, for some reason the soda here makes me sick. Like, I can't keep down anything if I drink one. Or maybe since it was two. But I had literally two sips today and felt funny for a while. Oh well.
But I loved this trip ... I mean, class. It was completely worth everything and was so much better than I even thought. I have some awesome pictures and memories and such. And I didn't even have my camera attached to me.
I will leave you with some John Mayer: I was "hoping to see the world through both my eyes. Maybe I will tell you all about it when I'm in the mood to lose my way with words."
Good day and good tidings.
Kristen Pankow is an undergraduate journalism student.