Waiting

It feels like this week will never be over. I swear I've lived through two or three Thursdays already. I've been exhausted the past few days, to the point of almost falling asleep in several of my classes. I stay up way to late doing homework, studying, hanging out with friends. And then I wake up and get to school by eight. I'm averaging around 5 hours of sleep this week. That's probably normal for some people, but I've been spoiled this school year and I am used to 8-9 hours of sleep each night. Mmmm... I love sleep. Naps especially. Being able to lay out on my bed for a quick snooze makes me sooo happy.

Another reason why this week seems endless is because I am looking forward to the weekend. Isn't that the way it always goes?! I get to go home!!! I'm leaving tomorrow as soon as class is over (around 2:00) and I am so excited. I miss mi familia! I chatted with mi madre on the phone yesterday and it sounds like they miss me too. No big plans for while I'm down in the Valley. Probably some shopping, maybe a movie if we get a chance. Mainly just hanging out with my folks.

The last reason why I want Friday/the weekend to get here: DoDDs! I should be getting an e-mail as early as tomorrow or as late as Tuesday saying whether or not I am accepted into the program. The waiting is driving me crazy! I am starting to get nervous for the first time since this whole thing started. There is going to be lots of yelling, crying, and swearing if I don't get in. I have been trying not to think about Europe too much, not get too excited, not start making plans because it will make the disappointment even worse if I find out I'm not going.

I broke down last night and started looking online at pictures of southern Germany, the area I hope to be assigned to. It is so beautiful, and it made me even more excited. Woops! I really want to post some of the gorgeous pictures I found, but I feel like that might jinx me. Don't want that to happen. So say a prayer for me this weekend!