Paperwork

WOW!!!!!!!
I never realized just how much paperwork I need to fill out and have other people fill out for applying to go abroad!!!! There are about 15 different sections just for the YFU application. I can't wait to see what the AFS application will look like. I'm printing out dozens of papers, which I know is killing trees, but I want to make sure I have everything and can keep a check list of what I need to write up or get signed.

*Although this year is going to seem long and task full between classes and preparation, I sort of want it to go by quickly. Summer is just begin and I sort of want it to go by faster, but I really don't! You know that feeling a week or so before Christmas, that sort of rush of excitement and anticipation, well that's what I feel and I have (lets count.....) a little over a year before I would be leaving!! Once I start enjoying my summer and starting on summer AP English work, hopefully it will calm down.* Random thought

After reading for both AFS and YFU application fees and when money is due, I realized that I need to start fund raising and getting a job NOW!!! I am working on that paypal account for my blog and I am writing up an email to send to everyone I know and my patents know. I think my total amount for which ever program I end up going with will be around $12,000!!! Give or take a thousand dollars. I need to fund raise a majority of that other wise I will not be going, so I am getting a head start as fast as I can!! I just need to remember to focus on school work, friend, family, and my exchange for the next 12/13 months and everything will be smooth sailing.

Near the end of summer, sometime in August, I might have a birthday party to celebrate my 16th birthday and for the most part all I want is money which will, as you guest it, go towards my exchange. Plus by the end of the summer you want to see your friends, but don't want to wait till the first day of school.

While writing this blog I have decided on an amount that I am going to list a goal I wish to reach, or higher to go towards my exchange (drum role please...)

$5,000!!!!!!

That's not to bad considering the total amount.