Jenna's Adventures

So, I haven't posted in a while. Mostly because there has been nothing to post about, but also because I was feeling discouraged about exchange. I talked to my parents in August, and they got pretty mad because they said we could not afford it, too long, etc.

However, I was not going to let that stop me! I set up a meeting with my parents, me, and the outbound co-chair, Bill. We met at the library to discuss Rotary Youth Exchange! While I basically had to drag my parents to the meeting, I was so happy they came.

We talked about the benefits of the program and why they should let me apply. Bill said I was very passionate about doing exchange, and I think that got the wheels turning in my parents' heads. Also, there are two twins on exchange from my district, and he made a joke about how that mom has to deal with two children gone for a year, while my parents only have to deal with one. That is my parents' major concern: the year. However, I KNOW they will say yes, because I will keep asking them until they do.

Anyway, I got invited to the first overnighter! It is like two hours away, but there is a RYE student in my chemistry class, so I will ask if she is going and maybe she can give me a ride. It sounds like so much fun! It is at a high school; when we get there we have lunch, and then we go to a Swiss Festival!!! The inbounds are marching in a parade. I don't know if there will be any other outbounds there.. but I hope, so I can meet them! After the parade, we have free time to walk around the festival. Then we go back to the school, the inbounds have a meeting, and we play volleyball/basketball and goof around in the gym (and stay up all night)! I am really excited; it is on the 29th, so I am sure I will have a post right after that.

Well, I have not gotten the official YESSSSSSS that I want, but.. I am confident it will come soon!