Well, this is my last night at the nice Holiday Inn in Philly where I can use the free wireless internet whenever I want. We completed our "staging" today and so tomorrow we begin the long journey to Senegal. Staging has been awesome and I feel affirmed in my decision to serve with Peace Corps, especially after meeting all the other incredible volunteers. I have immensely enjoined hanging out and getting to know them all. Many of my fears have been put at ease (specifically about language capability) as I have found many people to be at a comparable skill level as myself. To celebrate our completion of staging, some of us went out and had some great sushi and then later, a smaller group, went to get some drinks at a pizza place not far from the hotel.
As I've gotten familiar with one setting, it's time to uproot yet again and head to Senegal! I'm nervous and excited; all the things that I probably should feel. So, here's to tomorrow..... the beginning of a new life. (For two years anyway)
Staging done, on to Senegal!
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5 comments:
Way to go Jared! I'm so proud of you for staying on the ball with blogging! Makes it seem like you aren't too far away. :) Keep it up buddy!
5 guys and 1 girl, what is the Peace Corps doing that Christian universities haven't figured out yet?!
You're the man and I bet you had everyone in stitches that night, just like you will in Senegal. Live it up buddy!
Hooray Jared! I'm jittery with excitement on your behalf. I do hope that you continue to blog your heart out, though I suppose it will be sadly understandable if you soon find yourself without constant free internet access available at your every whim. Hope you enjoyed that pizza and sushi to the fullest!
Hi there Jared! I hope that your first few days in Senegal have been welcoming and yet again affirming of your decision to give your time there. We're so proud of you for your giving spirit and desire to serve others. Make the name of the Lord great while you're there!
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