Two Questions: WHO are you (?) and WHY are you blogging (?)

Well I'm glad you asked, my names Amanda and it only makes sense that if you read my blog you know who it is that's writing it (no creepy man in his bathrobe I promise) . I've grown up in South Florida most of my life but I'm originally from Pinar Del Rio, Cuba making me a dual citizen legally and in my heart.
I currently go to Fort Lauderdale High , which has become somewhat of a second home ( no surprise considering the time I spend there). I'm class president and a member of several other student led organizations as well as the girls soccer team . Its not often that one can say something like what I'm about to say but I feel that in my case it is true, I thoroughly enjoy everything I do, which makes having very little down time bearable.

When I do have free time however I enjoy going to the beach (such a Floridian ) , working out at the gym , or just relaxing with friends .

Everything I've mentioned above makes it hard for some people to understand why I'd want to leave . You see the reason I started this blog is not to tell you about my daily life as it is now but rather to document my life as I set out on a journey to Germany as a foreign exchange student . I have been selected as one of 250 American students who will be traveling to Germany on a scholarship called CBYX (more info on the scholarship in a future post.) I decided to apply and go through this experience because to me foreign exchange is more meaningful than just another year of high school , exchange is not for everyone but i feel that it is for me . With that i leave you for now ...
Best Regards ,
Your new found friend and future exchanger
Amanda