Age 19

Major Journalism

Year Junior

Jessica is from Butler, PA about an hour north of Pittsburgh. She loves food, and is really looking forward to exploring the world and trying a variety of new foods. Another big part of her life is music. She listens to alternative rock music, and going to concerts has become part of her regular routine. She works at the Point Park News Service, and has a web/news internship with the Tribune Review this summer.

Today has finally arrived 

May 8,2016

Today I woke up filled with nerves and excitement.  It marks the beginning of what I’m positive will be a unforgettable trip!

I’m packed and ready to go. I have been since Friday. Since then my dog, Jinx, has hoped in my suitcase several times breaking my heart each time.

In this aspect I am the complete opposite of my unprepared twin sister, Alysha, who leaves Tuesday for her own trip abroad.  I did put writing this pre-trip post until the morning of our flight, nobody is perfect.

I took the week of from work to recover from the spring semester, and prepare for my trip in peace. Not having to go to work was quite the change for me, after working two jobs through the school year. I got my nails done, went shopping, slept in past 9 a.m. it was a much needed change of pace.

This will be my first flight! I’m very excited to get that over with. I’m not afraid to fly I’ve just never had the opportunity to fly. All of my family vacations growing up we drove to. This trip was my chance to see the world and I knew I had to take advantage of this great opportunity.

Speaking of my family I will miss them.  I will be missing Emma’s (my little sister and best friend) senior night of Lacrosse at Knoch High School and her prom! I’m sure she will look beautiful and be the life of the part like she always is.

Well my parents are getting antsy and want us to begin our journey to the airport. Here’s to safe travels and I wonderful time! And of course I can’t forget to mention how excited I am to try new foods across the world!