One Month to Go!

I'm getting down to the wire! Lately a lot has been on my mind. I keep thinking about what I should bring with me and all the other things that I need to get done before I go. Being that its Memorial Day weekend, I'll have to put things on hold until Tuesday. I'm very excited for this opportunity! As a teacher, being able to teach abroad is absolutely amazing. This will also quell my yearnings for adventure. I know that I will get to experience all sorts of new and exciting things. However, in the midst of all that excitement, I can't help but feel nervous and maybe even a little afraid. I was in the military and I have met many accomplishments so far in my life, but being a Peace Corps volunteer is gonna be my toughest challenge to date. I've dealt with lifestyle change before in the Marine Corps, but moving to The Gambia takes it to an entirely different level. It's going to take much adjustment and I need to keep an open mind and be flexible. I just pray that everyday that I'm there that I always do the best I can for the community I serve. Any other challenge that I've faced in the past has brought substantial rewards and I know this one will too! I have one month until it all starts, and I feel it's going to go by fast.