Three letter words

I just returned from watching a futbol match and I am feeling kind of funny. I think it's only natural to feel very high for only a temporary period of time, eventually, you have to crash. I am crashing...kind of hard at the moment. Not sure why I feel this way. I just hope I wake up and this feeling doesn't exist anymore. All I can say is that I am low right now...

Saturday in Lima

To be perfectly honest I wasn't all that excited to be visiting Lima. My philosophy is that I already live in a big city, why do I want to be bothered by the hustle and bustle of another one? I joined the Peace Corps for several reasons. One reason, albeit it a very small reason, was that I really wanted to get away from the first world. Lima is hectic- McDonalds, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, KFC, bums, hustlers, bootleg products, etc. Things I can definitely do without. I would like to visit again just because there are definitely some more places I would like to see, otherwise, Lima can stay exactly where it is. I missed Huascaran while I was gone. I missed my barrio with its dirt roads and lack of proper lighting and the parade of dogs that are constantly harassing me. I began thinking, I already had to deal with the anxiety that comes along with separating from my family and friends in the states and in just a short ten weeks I am going to have to deal with the trauma of leaving a place I have grown to love and miss in just one short week. Bizarre.

Early Morning

Well folks, it's not even 6AM and I am getting ready for the long adventure that lies ahead. I just wanted to thank everyone for all of the prayers, I am feeling much better and a special thanks to Mucinex...lol

See you in Peru :)

On the road again...

I arrived in DC yesterday afternoon after spending two weeks with my wonderful mother and friends in Fresno. I pretty much spent the entire two weeks preparing for the Peace Corps. Although, my down time consisted of: spending time with my mom and good friends, eating good food, swimming, camping, fishing and wine tasting. It was a lovely break.

Yesterday I met some Peace Corps Volunteers almost as soon as I checked into my hotel. Really cool people. Went out for some dinner and then sat around at chatted about life, llamas and the possibility of owning a horse in Peru. I am currently in bed after day one of Peace Corps Staging (AKA Orientation) and guess what....I'm getting sick. I am praying that I will wake up in the morning and feel like a different person but I'm not sure at this point :(

Orientation was from 1-7. It wasn't all that bad and the time seemed to fly by pretty quickly. There are 40 some-odd people in my group which was really surprising because I only expected about 15-20. My mistake, I guess. Everyone seems really cool and dedicated. It was a refreshing experience to be around people who have similar interests. And guess what? There is someone from Fresno in my group and I love him already :) Tomorrow we have staging at 8:30 AM to 6. AHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Then the following day it's off to Peru. I can't believe this day has finally come. Well, good night for now. Pray that I wake up feeling better.

xoxo