Thoughts

Hello all, 

I decided today that I would create a blog to record my experiences in Jordan. When I was thinking over a title, I quickly ruled out my first idea of calling the blog by the generic title of "My Trip to Jordan". If the title of the blog itself isn't interesting, who would want to take the time to read it? After thinking for a couple more seconds, I decided to call my blog "Oh, the Places You'll Go" after Dr. Suess' children's book. I appreciate how this book talks about exploring and going on adventures, but does not simply say that everything will be 100% perfect and addresses that there will be ups and downs in every journey. I feel that this is a realistic fact, and I appreciate that. Below are a few of my favorite quotes from the book. 

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” 

― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

"You will come to a place where the streets are not marked.

Some windows are lighted. But mostly they're darked. 

A place you could sprain both your elbow and chin! 

Do you dare to stay out? Do you dare to go in?

How much can you lose? How much can you win?” 

― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

I am super super super excited to be studying abroad next semester and have had my bags packed for about two weeks now. I have been talking to Mollie a lot about places to go and what to pack. She has been super awesome and even wrote me a six page travel guide. That was so thoughtful of her! Rose has also told me all the great food places to visit and Emily has helped me with a mobile phone. I feel like I will walk on the ground an expert since I have had so many good friends helping me out. Thank you all!

Also, I am really bad with technology. So things might not always display beautifully or correctly on this blog. Sorry in advance! lol However, I did discover how to change my font to pink and apply an orange background.