I'm Finally Here!

Hey Buddies!

Thanks to all for your encouraging emails and posts! I have been in Uganda for almost 2 weeks now, and woah, what a 2 weeks it's been. I am right now at an Internet Cafe in Mbarara because I'm visiting a current Peace Corps Volunteer as a part of our training, she lives in Ibana. I spent the first 6 days in Banana Village, a 'resort' that is located outside of Entebbe. This past Sunday we travelled to Luweero where we are doing our training and I moved in with an Ugandan family. I'm not going to lie, this is probably the hardest thing that I have ever done, especially emotionally. But I have a couple good moments where the country seems beautiful and full of potential. I am doing education training with 16 other people, and we have 37 total volunteers. No one has left yet (ET, early termination), so that's good. My host family does all they can to please me and they are super nice, but the language barrier and cultural differences are still a huge adjustment. I love all of the volunteers and have a great time with them. During my PCV, peace corps volunteer, visit in Ibana, I realize that living on my own will be awesome and I cannot wait to go to my site after training. I don't know where I will be yet, but I will let you know soon! Also, I don't have a phone and I don't know when I will be able to get online again, but hopefully soon! I miss all of you and I have TONS of stories already.

I'm leaving tomorrow for staging!!!

Hey! Tomorrow I leave for Boston to begin staging. Yes, I'm going crazy. I am still trying to tie up loose ends. I am starting to pack now, I know I know, a little late. But I have been gathering everything I think I need for a week now. Unfortunately I cannot professionally weigh my suitcases to make sure I am under the 80 lbs limit. Anyways, I have to and get ready.

Oh, and PS I had a SUPER fun weekend in Boston seeing Rick, Ericka, and my cousin Barrett.