whew.

Ok so I leave in 3 days and although I'm still nervous, I'm feeling better. Yesterday the bank called me because there was a problem with the money wire that I sent to China. I was so worried! I managed to work myself up into a pretty anxious state thinking about all the things that could go wrong from there and lots of what ifs. It turns out that the money is already in China but they can't release it unless they have the correct name for the recipient. So I got that information and it should be all good now. I had myself all worked up over something fairly minor. It's funny now.

Yesterday a co-worker gave me some very helpful words. She said that the reason traveling changes you so much is that it takes you out of your comfort zone. You have to be flexible and open to opportunities and changes because things don't always go the way you planned. She said that sometimes you may be disappointed if something doesn't work out but it may create a whole new adventure for you that you'd never imagined before. She said that dealing with these challenges is what makes you grow into a better person and growing is often uncomfortable. She said that this was the beginning of my adventure to deal with the bank and that the changes were already starting. It made me feel a lot better to hear that. She's right, I'm going to have to do things that I don't like and I'll be better for it. So I guess I'd better get used to it now!

Also thanks Sifu Playter for your comment on my last post. I keep reminding myself to be bold, it helps.

Overall everyone has been great. Very supportive. I'm going to miss you all and be really excited to see you when I come back!