Going Through Changes

I've noticed some strange things in the past few days. One of those things is concentration. I noticed that I can't sit around and play video games for long because I will end up dying more, I make silly mistakes, and I can't remember what I was doing maybe on a certain level or area. Usually I can defeat a game within a few hours. Recently, it's been taking me longer. I figured out why I wasn't able to be my normal self. My brain is stuck thinking about what is going to happen in Sweden. The memories, friends, place, and things I will visit, make, and see. 

Also I've noticed that I have become more stressed. After having to start pack for a year, start telling your friends and family good-bye, picking out paint for my room for the new host kid, buy a folder to hold important documents, talking to your host family about customs and rules, get your host family gifts that are amazing, the wait of finding out your flight and visa information, and the wait of the departure date, It's all stressing and at the same time exciting. 

A final thing that I have noticed is that I am longing for acceptance. People that I have known for years aren't taking me leaving for exchange the way I wish they would take it. I wish they would understand that this is the best thing for me and it will be an amazing experience for me. I am going to have the time of my life and I will meet some pretty amazing people along the way. So why wouldn't they accept it?