Here I Go!

So, I am sitting here in my room in Philadelphia trying to put into words what the last couple of days have been like. I had been surprisingly calm up until yesterday morning when I woke up and the fact that I was leaving hit me like a ton of bricks. I then went to get my hair cut which is never the most pleasant experience since I don't like cutting my hair at all. So, now I have my new short hair which will probably be easier to wash and manage once I get to Togo. The rest of the day was filled with high points of excitement, and low points of sadness about leaving all my friends and family. I had a nice dinner with my parents, and tried to get some sleep.

Today, the day of departure, I got up at 3:15 AM to shower and leave for the airport. It was such a surreal feeling driving to DFW and then saying goodbye to my parents. After the tearful goodbye, I boarded the plane and began the next chapter of my life.

Staging today went well, and I definitely feel like the Peace Corps works very hard to take care of us in every way. I have met some really cool people already, and I can only imagine that we will get much closer as we experience the next two years together.

I miss everyone so much already, and all of the love and support I have received from everyone means the world to me. Please email me and keep me updated on your lives!