Two months to go!

Two months from today...I will be leaving for Namibia.

Oh my!

Okay...literally, I'll be leaving for staging (the Peace Corps' two day orientation) in some yet to be determined city....but still!

To say I'm pumped would be the understatement of the year. It's becoming more and more real by the minute. I've been slowly adding to my packing list and subsequently checking things off of it. I have an ever growing pile in the corner of my room with things that are meant to come with me. I am NOT thrilled about the idea of actually packing it all. Luckily I happen to have a best friend who has instilled lots of sound packing advice in me throughout the years (such as: always wear your bulkiest shoes! pack things inside your water bottle! wear layers on departure day!) so I'm sure I'll manage, one way or another. :)

There have been those sad moments too, the ones where I realize how much I'm leaving behind, and how many things will be different when I get back. It's difficult to comprehend what that will be like. So instead, I'm focusing on taking things one step at a time, concentrating on the day ahead of me, and doing my best not to stress about the inevitable "what if's".

Really, I'm just incredibly blessed to be surrounded by such amazing friends and family who are supportive and excited with me. A common phrase for people to use is that they are excited "for me". But there is nothing quite like having people by your side (physically or figuratively) who identify with what you're doing and why you're doing it enough to be excited with you. So this post is for you... the ones who are there for me through all my crazy plans, and love me anyways.

Check back soon for more information about Namibia and a follow-up post (from a while back) on why I've decided to join the Peace Corps (*cue intense music*)

Good night!