Hi. I've never had a blog before, so you'll have to forgive me if it's awkward. Ha ha. I wanted to start this so that everyone who wants to can keep track of me and make sure I'm alive... and well (I don't feel bad saying it; I know everyone's thinking it). I will try to keep up with emails and whatnot as much as I can, but I am admittedly horrible with that.
Right now, I am in the midst of preparation. My departure is still a little ways away, but I am applying for my tourist visa as well as beginning my immunizations. I need several. Yellow fever, typhoid, and malaria... just to name a few. Another good one (for which I will not be immunized) is the African Sleeping Disease. Sounds rather pleasant if you ask me. Kidding... Anyway, I am not looking forward to the shot process, as it can actually make you a bit sick. These are just sacrifices I'm willing to make.
In addition to shots and documents, I have to get my stuff together. I found out that I can't wear any shorts. I am just going to have to Mother Teresa my way through this. Ha ha. I'm going to get some Birks and have my man make me a pear of leather shoes, and hopefully that will do the trick for my feets.
Basically, it's all logistics at this point, and they're a bit of a bother, to be honest. I have to get through this semester before I can wrap my mind around traveling to Africa.
Before I post this (which is so weird to me), I want to say that I'm aware that people are worried about me. I should be honest and tell you that I plan to travel to the following countries, time and funds permitting:
Uganda
Rwanda
Tanzania
Kenya
Ethiopia
Egypt
Tunisia
This list is absolutely not definitive, but I want you all to know now. I will be FINE!!! I know I can get more done alive than dead, so I'll keep my head on my shoulders.
Love you all!
