The Journey Begins

Well today is the day! It is so surreal because I feel like I have been waiting for SO LONG for this to really happen. I applied to the Peace Corps in January of 2012, so it has definitely been a long process. I got so used to waiting I don't know what to do now that it is actually time to go! (Speaking of waiting, my flight from Dulles to Philadelphia is currently delayed, so apparently the universe REALLY wants me to lean how to be patient!!)

I definitely have mixed feelings. I am super excited, but saying goodbye to my friends and family was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I have been on the verge of tears for the past two days, but thankfully everyone has been super supportive and helped me keep it together. Although I will miss everyone like crazy, the only reason I am even able to go on a trip like this is because I have such a fabulous support system standing behind me. 

I am so excited to meet all of my fellow Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) in Philadelphia and get started on this adventure. I still have not really processed that I will be gone for two years. I am trying not to focus on that and instead think about all the positive things about working for the Peace Corps. Hopefully I will have Internet occasionally to keep this updated. The first 10 weeks we will probably NOT have Internet, so I will see what I can do. 

If anyone want to write me letters my address (for the first 10 weeks ONLY) is: 

Peace Corps Rwanda

Attn: Kim Sprout

P.O. Box 5657

Kigali, Rwanda