Week 1a Excited

 

In seven days I am travelling to Spain. It is a part of Spain I have never been to. I am travelling as part of the UKLC Leaders in Language project. It feels mad that I knew nothing of this project a month ago, but now here I am packing a giant suitcase! UKLC seem awesome.

I have, of course, heard fantastic things about Erasmus+ who provide funding to this project and feel very privileged to be part of it. At the same time, however, I don’t deny being a little apprehensive! 

As I pack the biggest bag I have ever packed, I realise I have never spent this long packing for anything. I have never spent this much money on a suitcase. I’ve never even bought a suitcase. I feel as though I am about to embark on  a huge solo expedition alone with just a bag that is big enough to sleep in. Sort of like Shackleton, but with less ice because it's Spain. 

I am trying to suppress the excitement of working with such a diverse group. People from different places, different cultures and indeed of different generations. I am trying to supress the fear generated by this massive black bag. It reminds me of the monolith in 2001. It's like it's calling to me. I'm afraid if I reach out and make contact, I shall never be the same again! Or it's just going to be really, really heavy.


 


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