countdown commenced.

So, I am off to Africa! Senegal to be exact. If you are reading this, chances are that you are well aware of my decision to join the Peace Corps, since I've talked of little else for oh, six months or so. A little nitty-gritty for those who don't yet have the facts: I'll be in Senegal, which is on the western coast of Africa, for 27 months. From everything I've read and heard about Senegal, it seems like an absolutely lovely country, and I am thrilled to be heading there. I had actually applied to a study abroad program in Senegal back at GW and ended up in Ghana instead because of some silly error with my application - Ghana turned out to be just what I needed at the time, so I've decided that this twist of fate is the universe telling me that Senegal is where I'm meant to be right now. I will be an Environmental Health Extension Agent, which basically deals with the intersection between environmental sustainability and responsible health practices. I'll be training for a few months, after which I will be sworn into the Peace Corps, and placed in a village in Senegal. I would love to try and explain to you all what exactly I will be doing, but I think it's best to just let things unfold and see what happens - i.e. I'm not even sure yet hah!

I only have a few days left until I leave, so I am currently a ball of anxiety, excitement, nerves, and of course I am still trying to figure out how on earth to pack for two years. That all being said, I CAN NOT WAIT to begin this new adventure. I have been looking forward to this for so long that it became some far away notion, and to have it actually be my reality is rather mind-blowing. I promise to do my very best to keep you all updated on my escapades abroad! 

Five days left 'til Dakar! Eek!