Staging

After almost 20 hours of delayed flights, sitting in airports, 2 layovers, and no sleep, I arrived in Georgetown this morning at 8am. It was far to long to be just traveling across the country, but I made it. I got up to my room, took a little cat-nap, and headed down to meet my fellow PCT (Peace Corps Trainees). As expected, all of them are very nice, outgoing, and fun to be with. It is nice to have them because we are all also going through all the same emotions, etc. I feel like I might be having a little bit of a harder time with everything, but I know that at some point, we will all be having our doubts and fears. I just hope that my strength and passion for this project will overcome those time.

As expected, it is getting easier to talk to those still at home. There are less tears and more excitement. I truly appreciate all the support from those around me. It helps me through the day and I know it will be more and more needed. My family is incredible by letting me know each day that they are excited and proud. However, today, my wonderful boyfriend, who has gone up and down with emotions with the Peace Corps, told me he was proud. I know he may have told me this once before in our discussions of the Peace Corps, however today it hit me hard. It is so good to know that even the people who dont want me to go the most, are proud. For that, I thank you Cheese, you've been my rock, and its an amazing feeling to know that you are happy for me.

As for here on out, I will be getting up early tomorrow morning and heading to the Clinic where I will be receiving my Yellow Fever shot. From there I head straight to the airport and we take off at 5:40pm. I am not sure if we will be needing all the down time in the airport, but that will allow me to do any last minute Skyping or phone calls. The flight will bring us into Dakar at 6am and we will make the 2 hr drive into Theis (pronounced Chess) where I will be temporarily setting up at the Peace Corps Regional House there. Our living conditions are apparently like a dorm style setting. I look forward to what I will learn there.

Sorry there is not too much to report for now, but I promise that the next entry will come from Senegal and hopefully will have something entertaining to report.

Until then, thank you again for the support! Please keep emailing me and sending me your thoughts via Facebook!

Good night!