Blogs from Marietta, Georgia, United States, North America

It's July 2, 2009 at 2:39 AM... My flight leaves for Frankfurt, Germany today. By tomorrow, I will be in beautiful, sunny Madrid, Spain. I still haven't finished all of my homework assignments. I have finished all of my Creative Writing work (thank God!) but none of my Digital Photography classwork has been finished. I still have to print out my research paper, make a powerpoint on Diane Arbus, take about eight more pictures and make a second powerpoint. They are all due on Monday, so my first weekend in Spain I will be doing very little partying, unfortunately. I AM packed, however. All except for my electronics, which are charging for the thirteen hour plane ride. I hope they play a decent in-flight movie. I know I'm not going to be able to sleep on ... read more

Just found this travel blog website and thought I would test it with an entry that starts here in the US. My house is currently turned upside down getting ready for my two week journey. Lots to do before Monday's trip to the airport.... read more

It's the day before lift off, and Stef and I are both running around at a slightly frenetic pace, checking and double checking our supplies. Short of a few set backs (such as Patty needing the pin pulled out of her leg and Stef ripping one of her contacts practically in half this morning), we should be good to go for our Peruvian adventure! ... read more

i've got fire ants in my pants and butterflies burping out with every daydream of what lies ahead of we four Galavanting Viajeros.... edges of seats are wearing down as we pack, plan, prepare for an endeavor which really requires only a backpack and enough guts to GO!!!!!!... read more

It was my first day In Atlanta office. I was very curious to know how offices are in US. How people will react seeing me. How things will go with me. I got up early got ready at around 8:30 but Amit was not ready. so we started at around 9:30. I was afraid first day and how they will react but others assured me. I entered office Saif took me to Kathy she was HR but was newly joined so took me to Bonnie (In facilities) to get my access card and then to Ruth (HR head). By name I was expecting her to be a guy but she was a old aged lady. She told me about office, facilities, handed over my much awaited Bank OF America Debit Card. Then she again took me ... read more