I have arrived in San Francisco and am preparing for my flight to Japan. Today is about becoming oriented with the program, all the amazing things we'll be doing in Japan, and how they would like us to act. Yes, they want us to represent our country with pride. Hummmm...that sounds an awful lot like what we talk about at school. With that in mind, I am going to try to act smart and be respectful. I am representing the USA, Begich, Alaskans, and my family. Whew! What a wonderful responsibility.