Anticipation.

I'm getting things ready- planning my flights (expensive), contemplating whether or not I need new luggage (expensive), and finishing off last-minute program costs (expeeeeensive).  Per my advisor's advice, I've been reading the Irish Times in order to get myself educated on where I'm going to be interning, so I'm learning more about Ireland, the culture, and the struggles they're facing.

It helps that I've finally found out where I'll be interning.  Of course, I still have another interview to do in order to solidify my place in the company, but I can't believe where they've decided to place me:

It's such an amazing company- it's the representative body of writers of the stage and screen in Ireland. I'm reading up literally everything I can get my hands on about this company before I go over: the website, facebook pages, twitter, news articles, etc.  I want to learn as much as I can before I leave for the summer.

There's still this undertone of nervousness underlying everything, but I'm sure that won't go away until my feet touch down on green Irish soil.  And that's okay!  I know it's okay to be nervous, but I have to remember all of the good things that'll happen once I get over there, too- meeting great work contacts, cooking in my apartment after a stressful Monday, and exploring the town.

I feel like I can finally let myself get excited for this trip, and that feels good.