Showing posts with label Staging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Staging. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Departure

I'm so excited, I'm so excited, I'M SO SCARED
Saved by the Bell (photo from quickmeme)



















This is really happening.

I have officially left Texas. 

First, to Philadelphia for staging. I met my training group of about 45 soon-to-be Peace Corps Volunteers. In staging we had a day of preparation for departure, training, and service. A day to bridge ourselves between home and Madagascar.

Next, to Africa. Before long, I will be flying over ocean blue and distant lands to Madagascar. I will be going to my new home for the next two years.

Once I arrive to Madagascar, I will be off the communication grid for the first few weeks of training (aka, no phone or internet). In other words, you won't hear from me for a while. But I