June 29, 2010 (1:00 AM in St. Petersburg)

Well, my 21st birthday is over. What a gift – a trip to America. I've wanted this for so long. Well, dreams do come true. Although it was quite tough. Work, studies – I had to manage everything for one goal – this trip. But it's okay, I think it will all pay off. I have a feeling I'll remember this for the rest of my life.

I'm writing from the airport now, I want to sleep – but I can't, even though it doesn't seem dangerous here. The airport is very beautiful – a surprise. A policeman just sat down 3 steps away, but I wouldn't dare sleep.

The nights here are really brighter than in Yaroslavl. Looks like there's a draft again. Waiting for 7:30 AM – my flight. Thoughts about the upcoming visit to the USA have crossed my mind many times – I don't know anything. Complete uncertainty, the unknown. Maybe that makes it more interesting, the experience more valuable.

Yes, it's really drafty, I wanted to wait for the plane from Antalya at 3 AM, wanted to see their tan – but I'm going, otherwise I'll catch a cold. I can't afford to get sick – there's a lot to do ahead.