Strč prst skrz krk!!

     I don't get how words can exist without any vowels, but the Czechs sure make it happen a lot! "Strč prst skrz krk" is a vowel-free tongue twister that in English translates to "Stick your finger through your throat". I wonder if they actually say that as an insult or if it's just something fun to say. I feel like a cat purring when I try to pronounce it. Anyway, I bought two books and an app for my phone to try and learn Czech, but it seems so hard! When the spelling of someone's name could change one of 7 different ways depending on the type of sentence, it's way too confusing. BUT, I am determined to learn. My goal for the trip is to learn as much of the language as possible and not be shy communicating with the locals. I know it's a bit of a stretch since I will only be there for about two and a half months, but if I really try, I think I can pick up on it pretty well. I definitely need to hit the books and start learning some phrases before I go though, so that's my plan for the next couple of weeks.
   Tomorrow is our final "official" meeting before we leave. I hope I can get all of my questions answered so I can feel a little more relaxed about everything. Other than getting a few things done, I am so excited to go!! I have been sitting bored at home since December and getting antsy. I haven't spent this much time at home since I graduated from high school and all this free time given me too much time to think about things (not just my trip but life in general), so I can't wait to learn about something new and enjoy myself for a while. It has been nice spending so much time with my family though, so I am really glad that I've been able to do that!!

I am very bad at counting down to things...but I do know there's less than 3 weeks to go!!