Wait, I'm moving to Guyana?

Time seems to be flying by ever more quickly as January 30th approaches!  I have not done much in terms of preparing other than completing my passport and visa applications.  I'm wondering if this is sufficient or if I am being lackadaisical?

My colleagues have been filled with questions about my motivations and goals.  I have not been able to answer all of their questions.  I have found that I am able to graciously accept the unknown.  I am much more comfortable with the vague and undefined.   It turns out the application process is the first step in Peace Corps training.   All of my administration and colleagues have been extremely supportive regarding my decision to leave in the middle of the school year. I spent some time today counting down the short time that I have left with my amazing students and friends.  Only 23 days! Ah, I can't believe that the beginning of this year has flown by so quickly.  I hope that in the half of a year I've been able to get to know them, I have left some lasting impression.  I hope my grade level chair will keep in contact with Skype, e-mails, or letters (depending on my technological capabilities)! Let's make it happen Jes. I will miss them dearly.

I started to panic in realizing how few days I have left here.  I need to start making a list of packing needs and a list of people I have to visit before I leave.  So much to do in what feels like such a short amount of time!  My new adventure lives constantly in the forefront of my mind.  I have found myself waking up the past few days and taking a few moments to soak in my surroundings, I am a very fortunate person.

It starts!

My official invitation kit that was supposed to arrive in 5 - 10 business days arrived in only one!  I have been invited to officially to serve in Guyana, which is located on the northeast coast of South America.  I'll be leaving January 30 and I am so excited that this is all finally coming to fruition.  I need to make a list of people to see and things to do before I leave!

Initial Invitation

It's finally here!  I received my informal invitation from the Peace Corps via e-mail.  I have been invited to serve in South America as a Community Education Promoter leaving in late January 2012.  Looking forward to learning more and starting this adventure!