Philadelphia

I made it to Philadelphia with no problems! I didn't even get lost! I was so proud of myself! I checked into the hotel around 6:30ish. I got settled in and decided to go to dinner. I walked a few blocks to Chili's. AND on the way I found a 7-11! For those of you who don't know... I love love love 7-11 big gulps! I was excited!

This morning at the airport was bittersweet... I was super sad to leave my family but I was excited to leave! It was hard to say goodbye to my parents this morning. There was crying. I think the thing that scares me the most, and my parents will probably agree, is the communication. It will take time to get used to but I think I can do it!

I am sooooooooo tired! I must sleep so that I can have a great day tomorrow!

5 DAYS!

I leave for Mozambique in less than ONE WEEK!! That is just pure craziness! I have started my packing process. The guest room bed is covered with all the stuff I am planning on taking. I'm not sure if everything is going to make it!

Thus far I have been super busy with last minute outings with friends and family. Here are a few pictures. Enjoy!

Two WEEKS!

I leave in 2 weeks! That is just craziness! I have sooooo much stuff to get done: packing, preparing my family, and saying good-bye.

I have received many emails preparing me for my departure. Everytime I read one I get more and more excited. I cannot wait! The only thing I am nervous about at this point is communication with my family and friends at home.

This week starts my last week at work. I'm not really sad to leave! I think it is because I am too excited to leave. Too excited to start my new career!

Tchau

My Assingment

Olá!

My adventures in Mozambique are about to begin! My journey began about one year ago, when I decided to join Peace Corps. It was a long process, which included: medical and dental clearance, essay writing, letters of recommendation, and getting permission to pass on ALL my financial obligations to my parents. I found out at the end of May '09 that I would be going to Mozambique. I will be teaching biology in Portuguese and I may have the chance to work with children, youth, women and men dealing with sensitive issues such as HIV/AIDS and gender role development.

My departure date is September 28, 2009. I will be flying from OKC to Philadelphia, which is where my staging event will be held. I will only be there for a short time because I will be flying out of JFK September 30th headed to Maputo, Mozambique.

When I arrive in Maputo (the capital city) I will be in Pre Service Training. During that time I will be living with a host family. Living with a host family will be very interesting... Communication will be very difficult at first but I am sure I will catch on quickly.

Tchau (pronounced chow - which means goodbye in Portuguese!)