Monday, July 12, 2010

Pre-departure thoughts

First and foremost, thank you to those that came to the going-away party. I am lucky to have such good friends and family that are supporting me as I embark on this journey. You all will be missed.

I am new to this blogging think and being myself, one who internalizes almost everything (ask my parents. They claim that I don't them anything), it's going to be a struggle to open up to the entire web community. I'll try though. I plan on keeping a regular, old-school journal as well. So, I'm not going to divulge all my personal thoughts. Niener, niener.

As Thursday gets closer, I'm getting more and more anxious. I just want to get over there and familiarize myself with everything. The people, language, setting, etc. I feel fairly prepared. Aside, from not having packed at all (Well, I've got my toiletries taken care of. Thanks mom!), basically disregarding most of language learning materials that the Peace Corps has provided and still needing the H1N1 vaccine. So, I'm more or less ready to board the flight to Boston on Thursday. But on a more serious note, I feel fairly prepared emotionally for the upcoming journey. I'm excited for the opportunity to start something, a project, initiative, whatever it may be, and see it come to fruition. I'm excited to apply the skills I've learned to help others. And I'm excited to mature. Although, I still think that I'll try to find my dad's belly button if I'm sitting next to him on the couch. Somethings never get old. (I've explained the game to many, if interested in the rules feel free to contact me for the rules.) Plus, I've been eating my yogurt. So, I'm ready for whatever gastronomical curveballs that Cape Verdean cuisine throws at me. Hopefully my english grammar improves too. I'm bringing the Elements of Style. Props to my bro for the Christmas gift. Again thanks for all the support. I hope to post updates every 1 to 2 weeks. But if I'm not posting enough, contact my mom. She's pretty good at convincing me to do things. Or, contact me at wozie13@gmail.com