Monday, December 27, 2010

January 26th 2011

Just found out today that January 26th 2011 will be the day I arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa! I leave Sunday January 23rd for Philly where I will have two days of "staging" aka orientation (including getting all my extra shots! yay!). This is where I will meet all the other volunteers that will be headed to South Africa. I can't wait to meet all the other people who will be on this adventure too! I have no idea how many it is, or who they are...but it's intriguing to think about. It's crazy to think that I have three full weekends left before I leave. AH! I feel like I have so much to do before I go but I really don't. Just last minute details, mostly boring financial stuff. Yuck.

Anyone who has been around me the last couple weeks has probably witnessed the intense mix of emotions I'm feeling. I'm extremely, extremely exited to embark on one of my lifes dreams of living and working in Africa. At the same time it's impossible to think about leaving the ones I love behind. Lately, I've taken to crying at the drop of a hat (sorry if you've had to witness this). The lowest point was when I started to cry at an Oprah COMMERCIAL (slightly embarrassing to admit that). I think I'll get over it though, and once the adventure starts I'm anticipating on being so busy that I won't be able to be sad!

Anyway, I guess the countdown has begun...26 days until Philly! WOW!