Tuesday, October 28, 2008

An introduction to The Blog

Welcome to my blog! I'll try to keep you all posted throughout my Peace Corps adventure.

Today is one week before I fly to Philadelphia for staging. What happens one week before you move away from your life for two years?
Lots of seeing friends
Lots of packing
Lots of shopping (LOTS of shopping!)

That's right, in an effort to clear out my life I feel like I've been consuming more than I have in a long time. There are all sorts of little things I'm trying to gather together to keep me comfortable and happy in a country with limited electricity, limited supplies of certain (what I consider) essential toiletries, limited everything that I'm used to. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed, but I'm also trying to make sure to relax and enjoy spending time with everyone I love here at home. And as nervous as I am, I can't wait to get to Philadelphia where I feel like my journey will finally begin!

Disclaimer

The views expressed in this blog in no way reflect the attitudes of the United States Peace Corps.