Before I came here, I wasn't really able to travel much. At one time I didn't even think much of the idea of staying one place for the rest of my life. [Before she knew what she was really missing out there.] But now I think it would be nice if I could see as much as I can before I leave.

[Mikaela doesn't know how long she'll be here, but thinking that she might not ever get another chance like it-- the experience feels special.]