Monday, August 25, 2008

And the Adventure begins

I am on the plane on the way to Tokyo-Narita.  After a short trip to Atlanta, I got on a large plane for what is a nearly 14 hour flight.  14 hours is more than twice the amount you spend in school each day.   I have already watched one movie and have started a second.  If I don’t sleep, I could watch as many as 7 movies.   The comedian Lewis Black describes the experience of a flight this long best.  He says that to have a similar experience go sit on your toilet and squeeze your head, hard, for 14 hours.  I have made this flight many many times.  And usually after completing this 14 hour leg, I have another 7 hour flight.  (In the video, I think I said another 17 hour flight, but that is just because of how tired I was),  This time, however I get to spend a night in Narita, and get some desperately needed sleep.

 

I am excited about the adventure ahead.  I know I will miss my family – Emmy, Ronan, and Katryne.  I also know that I will have some great experiences and will learn many new things.

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