Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Philly Phillaay

Hey! It has officially started! I am in PA for my staging event. PEEAAAACE CORPSSSS YEEEAH!!! I checked in the hotel today and tomorrow my day is filled with shots and a mini orientation. On the 3rd we take a bus to JFK and I depart for Ghana! Can you believe it?! Its actually here! It is pretty crazy. I thought I would be more sad and upset but I'm not. I think that being around other volunteers and talking to them makes me feel good and super excited about the journey we are about to embark on. It was just nice to talk it out with people who know how I feel and who are going through the same thing. But, it was definitely hard to say goodbye to everyone, especially my family. After I said my last goodbye, I sat at the airport waiting for my flight with this like vacant expression and thought WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING? I started writing in my journal, got some of the bad thoughts out and I felt a lot better and more confident about my decision to serve. I'd say that was my freak out moment, and I'm sure there is more to come! I mean I am still in America, who knows what I'm gonna think when I am in Ghana and roughin' it.

I just also want to say thanks to all my beautiful family and friends that made my last couple weeks in Columbus awesome. I feel loved and the support from everyone makes this that much better. So thanks;)

Also. I just realized that my life is in a large duffel. MY LIFE RESIDES IN A 50 LB DUFFEL. Well and another small duffel....and 2 carry-ons. But still.

Next post: GHANA.

2 comments:

  1. I really hope that the title of the post was a How I Met Your Mother reference but I'm unsure. Safe travels, dear friend!! I'll be looking into how to smuggle cool things that fit in books. :) so proud of you! You're going to do great!! -Katie

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  2. Hey cuz! You're an inspiration to me and to many. What your doing is truly a stand-out act of service. Even though it might seems crazy and scary at first, you will be so empowered by the experience and your life will be enhanced. Well, at least you'll have better stories to tell your children someday. Your mom's and my dad's stories are really getting old :) I'm bummed I couldn't be at your send-off party. I'll be sure to check your blog often to see what you got cookin' up over there. Have a blast and enjoy the journey. Lots of love and peace to you.

    Valerie

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