Anticipation. Nervousness. Excitement. I'm feeling all of these things as the train pulls up to the station. Everything is ready and I'm in my most flattering jeans and tshirt. Let's see, hair still looks good, I've got all my stuff. I just have to gather my courage to go find you.
It's the first time we're meeting in person after many texts, FaceTimes, and whisper conversations. I've been following your orders long-distance, but being here has my adrenaline up. A million thoughts and worries run through my head, mostly hoping everything meets your approval.
Before anyone gets too frustrated with me, I snap out of my reverie, grab my bag, and step off the train to find you. I immediately recognize you and can't help but return the smile as you welcome me here (though probably not without some hesitation showing on my face). It's been an extremely long travel day, and I'm nervous and excited to start our time together.
As we walk to your car, we start to chat. "I don't feel like I brought enough for a week. I usually have more even for a weekend at home" I say.
"If you brought everything that I told you to, you should be fine" you tell me reassuringly.
So we put my bag in the back and off we go.
Even though we're just making small talk and getting used to being in person, excitement about the coming week has me getting excited and even a little wet on our drive.
"Welcome to your home for the next week" you say as we pull up to your house.
"Cute." I say as we step inside. Nervously, I joke "when do we start training?"