Well, talk about the countdown! I leave in 13 hours, and I'm having such a hard time trying to figure out how I feel that I'm utterly exhausted. I'm so excited and anxious to be there and dive in, but I'm so nervous about being alone and tomorrow's travel going smoothly. Those two polar opposites sort of cancel each other out, so I think the best word to describe my mood is numb.
I think I am fully packed and ready. My entire rolling carry-on bag is FULL of junk food that I have packaged in invividual ziplock bags, and some brownies from Mom-Mom. I am prepared to pay the $50 that they are going to charge me for my luggage being overweight. Better my luggage than me, I always say!
Mom-Mom busted her butt to make an awesome 'last meal' for me tonight. She also insisted that Kyle and I watch Out of Africa tonight, which I bought to see before the trip but hadn't watched yet. Kyle thought it would be a good idea too, so I could focus on something other than trying to figure out what I have forgotten to pack. Well, Mom-Mom was right- it was a great movie. What she failed to mention was that it was a very sad (although beautiful) story, and it was 3 hours long. Those two factors, plus the two glasses of wine that I had during the movie, made for quite an emotional viewing party over here. I'm sure Kyle thinks I've lost it, and I can't really blame him. There's a lot going on, what can I say!
So, my next post will come from Moshi, I believe. I arrive there at 8:35 PM their time on Saturday (12:35 PM New York time). I know that Sunday and Monday are orientation days. (Little do they know, all 21 days are going to be my orientation days!) I start at the orphanage on Tuesday morning. I don't know when I will go to the internet cafe for the first time, so I apologize for not having a clue when I will make my next post. Soon, hopefully!
That said, kwaheri, loved ones! See you in 3 weeks!
Oh, and my back is feeling much better! But just in case, I bought a donut pillow for the plane. There's no better way to make an embarassing first impression on an airplane like blowing up a vinyl children's pool float and backing onto it. Now let's just hope that inflation nozzle doesn't open and turn it into a whoopie cushion. Thanks for all the prayers, guys! Keep them coming.
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Hope your flight is a comfortable one. I miss you, and can't wait to get updated.
ReplyDeleteLauren, at this point you are probably descending on your plane. Not much we can add, but stay safe & take it all in on what is possibly the journey of a lifetime. In case you were interested, the cold is still hanging around NJ. It's a little before 12 PM & the temperature is up to 16 degrees!
ReplyDeleteLove Uncle Mike, Aunt Maurie, Emily & Richard