Day before my flight...

It's Friday January 1st 9:10 pm, and my journey to Norway begins tomorrow. I'm currently in Minneapolis with my mom, my girlfriend Kristen, and my grandparents. We met up with my Uncle Mark, my Cousin Carrie, my dad, his wife Shelly, and my little half bro Kryston. It was such a wonderful feeling to be surrounded my the people whom I care about soooo much and it reminded me how blessed I am to have such incredible people in my life who support me and love me. I am truly grateful for all of you. I had been doing a pretty decent job of holding it together but a few tears began to flow when I said goodbye to my dad, and I'm positive that there will be some tomorrow but these will not be tears of sadness, but rather tears of joy. I am extremely excited for this amazing opportunity and my family is excited for me as well so with their love in my heart and the scenic beauty and wonderful teaching opportunity that awaits me in Norway, I am positive that this will be one amazing experience.

-Xavier