I'm Moving to Africa :)

After waiting a little over a year to get through the Peace Corps application process, today has finally come. I am moving to Africa :) Today felt like it would never actually be here, and it's hard to imagine that in a little more than 4 hours I will be on a flight across the pond to my knew "home." Afters months and months of prepartation, getting a flat tire on my last day driving in the states (and learning how to put the spare on...thanks Dan!), staying up all night on Monday night to pack (yes, I waited until the very last minute), saying goodbye to my amazing friends and family, getting stuck in Detroit for 2 extra hours, being late to staging, and a night in Philadelphia with great food, beer, and new friends....the day has come. The day to board the plane and start my new adventure! These last few days have been crazy and right now I am just so thankful to be sitting on the floor in the airport, wearing a Lax sweatshirt, my birks, and some smartwool socks, with nothing to worry about but carrying my bags to the check-in counter. (I've been told that the hardest part of your 2 year service in the Peace Corps is getting your insane amount of luggage from one airport to the next by yourself......I think it's safe to say I've so far found this to be true...but then again it's the only part I've experienced...so duh haha. Stay tune for an update.)

As I reflect on leaving I am continually thankful for the support and love that I have been shown over this last month. I feel crazy blessed to know the people God has placed into my life and I know that I am going to miss each and everyone of you....and all for different reasons. But today, as my "saying goodbyes" are done, all I am is excited! The anxiety has been consumed with my thoughts of what's next. The tears I've shed as I hugged my family and friends for the last time for awhile are now in the past, and I can honestly say that I'm ready to go. I'm ready to move to Malawi and begin this adventure that God has called me to do....and I'm overwhelmed with happiness. I am living my bliss, and I am proud.

So Peace Out America, I'm moving to Malawi! I'll see you in 27 months.

Until next time...

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