May 24: Starting off Tired

Location: Little Rock, AR

I'm very tired.

I just got to the airport. Connie drove me from Conway and dropped me off here. Dad drove all the way from Louisiana to see me. It made me cry. Mom called as I was going through security, and I called her back, but we didn't talk that long because I had to go wait for the plane. I'm sitting on the floor waiting for the plane to board. I'm nervous and I'm starting to feel sick to my stomach. I've never felt ill before a plane ride before. Maybe I just don't know what's on the other side, and that's why I feel terrible. I think I'm also nervous because my flight arrives five minutes before I have to board my next flight. I hope the gate is close, or else I'm going to be in for some difficulties, not what I need today. My side window of my car was busted in, and then I had to pack in a serious hurry. I haven't calmed down yet. Dad was sweet to drive up so far to see me off.

I hope this plane gets off the ground soon, or I'm going to be so late...my flight to Amsterdam boards 5 minutes after this flight lands...so, probably not going to be a fun hour or so in between...I think I'm going to turn this off so that I can save the battery.

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Location: Detroit, IL

I have never run so fast in my life...including the years I spent running track...

The plane from Little Rock landed, Oh around 30 minutes late. I had -25 to board the other plane to Amsterdam, and the gate was seriously on the other side of the airport. There was lots of running. And then lots of collapsing into the window seat beside a Dutch man in a plaid shirt and black jacket with jeans. The ensemble did not match, but it did make me laugh.

Okay, going to pass out for a few hours before we get to Amsterdam...hopefully there will be internet...