Inaugural post

I have not yet left Tennessee, but there is a lot on my mind already. I am so excited to get to South Dakota. I honestly have no idea what to expect. I've never done anything like this before. I've never even been in this area of the country before. I'm a person that likes to know and have a plan, and this uncertainty makes me nervous. I'm not exactly sure what I'll be doing on a daily basis. I don't really know anybody there either. My stomach knows something is happening. I have a nervous stomach, and the butterflies have been fluttering for a few days now. The rest of me seems to be ok for now. We'll see how long that lasts as the days until I leave wind down. I only have 2 left now. I hope to post everyday or at least nearly everyday, but I'm not quite sure how often I will have internet connection. I hope everyone will enjoy hearing about my experiences, and I hope that I don't take a single second of this amazing opportunity for granted.