I'm starting this blog so that while abroad I can notify friends and family-- mostly family-- of what I am doing in a uniform fashion. If I were to send individual messages, I would surely be unable to keep an accurate, updated account of my travels with each person. Over this blog, however, I will be able to inform everyone at the same time, so no one will feel left in the dark.
To begin, I will tell you about the preparations that I have made for my journey. Starting 3 days ago, I began to alter my sleep schedule in an attempt to avoid too much jet lag upon arrival in Dubai. I am currently sleeping from 2:30PM to 11:00PM. Is this actually going to help me? I do not know, but at least I am trying. :) Of course, I have packed. I planned out what I wanted to bring a month ago. I am Holly Smith, after all. Lastly, I read a few hundred pages on Dubai. You can never be too prepared, right?
Anyway, I'm going to stop writing here, because I have nothing interesting left to say. You'll hear more from me once I arrive in Dubai!
