1 week down

I have been in training for a week now! It feels like we have been here for a month, in a good way. My host family is wonderful.  Language classes are okay so far, but are definitely starting to get tricky.  My home here is really nice, but pioneer standards by the United States. My toilet "choo" is a hole in the ground (im serious) And my shower is in a bucket.  But i am already used to both and it feels almost normal. This weekend I will finally do some laundry, which is also out of a bucket. 

The food here is good, but the same almost everyday. Including rice, beans, Ugali (really thick grits) lots of veggies and fruit. My family grows bananas and avocados, so i get them everyday.  I can't upload any pictures yet because we don't have internet. Im writting from an internet cafe for 1 1/2 shilings a minute.  I will continue updating when possible.  Email me if you want a quicker response. I do have a phone but use it mostly for in country things.  I miss everyone!

Oh by the way my family has a cow and it's pregnant and due this month! Im so excited!

Im leaving on a jet plane

We're flying out tomorrow! We will arrive in Kenya Wednesday night around 10:30.  I won't have access to internet for a few days so emailing me will be the best way to contact me. I will update everyone as soon as possible! Much love!

Last night

This is my last night at home, my bags are packed and I have said "see ya soon" to all of my friends and family.  Technically staging isn't till Monday but my parents are driving me to Philly tomorrow to see some family.  I have had an exciting time preparing for this journey and now finally, the time has come to adventure out!!!



I started packing on monday:

and just finished about an hour ago:

(this of course is minus my 2 carry ons)

I have had many going away parties with friends and family and I am very grateful for all of the support and blessings I have received.  I will miss everyone and I will try to keep everyone updated as often as I can.

Here are some pics from my multiple parties :)

There were many others takin but that would take me forever to load hehehe. 

Next time I write I will be in Philly or Kenya! Cheers!

Its official!!!

I got my official staging information today! We will be leaving this continent on June 7th! I feels so unreal, that the nervousness and anxiety has not hit me yet.  I'm glad it's official now, ( so I don't have to give back any of my going away gifts ;) . I'll keep updating as often as I can (this depends on my internet /electricity availablity).   Here's hoping!