Day 1: I made a GREAT decision

I was filled with emotions as I woke up to my alarm this morning: excitement, nervousness, among others. What lied ahead of me was unknown, but it was gonna be special. I packed my bags in the car, and headed to the airport. I gave my last hugs to my brothers and parents, hoping to not tear up at the airport (spoiler, I failed). Once I crossed through security, I felt refreshed, renewed, and ready to go. It couldnt have been done without the help of my friends, as throughout the morning I got the best goodbye texts, shoutout to everyone who did, you made my flight all the better.

When I arrived, it felt as if I never left with all the green surrounding the Minneapolis skyline. I picked up my luggage from baggage claim, and found the NET kiosk. I was the last group of missionaries to arrive, and immediately I made new friends: Chris from Maryland, Haley from Houston, and Santiago from Phoenix, all who just graduated high school, were waiting for the van pickup became my first Minnesota friends, and we stuck together the whole day. When I arrived to the NET center (around 5pm), I was filled with joy. All my work the past few months has lead up to this, and I was ready to meet my fellow missionaries.

We played music freestyle with Jakob and Ellie, both with amazing musical talent, and several games that I enjoyed with new people, and ended with the best praise and worship session ever. It was short, but the amount of power in the room filled with 200 missionaries and staff members was astounding, and I took it all in. Tonight before bed, we will start our nightly rosary, and prepare for mass with a bishop and pictures.

In only a few short hours, I have found a new home, and it only brings me more excitement to be a part of something so special. I will update you guys on Saturday before I leave for Camp Wapo for two weeks without my phone. If you have any questions ask me in the comments below. Love you all!!