I haven't been writing a lot just yet because it isn't full-blown Africa-mode, but friends, I promise I will bring my A game once I get to where I'm going.
I was lucky enough to have one of my closest people come visit me ALL THE WAY FROM SASKATCHEWAN this past week. What a fun, hilarious, enjoyable trip! SARAH I LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! I also got to see another dear friend of mine, Mo, who was down all the way from BC for a night. THAT was cool too! Much love to you both!
This is Neek, Sarah and I having fun at The Works, where Neek (my baby bro) works. If you want a tasty burger in Haliwood, this is the place to go friends.
Here is Mo, Sarah and I at Rockbottom watching Neek and Roberta play.
During Sarah's visit I was very much on vacation mode. But now that she's gone, it's VERY MUCH GO TIME!
This Monday I start training which means that by the end of THIS WEEK, I need to have most of my act together.
There has been a surprisingly immense amount of shopping happening- I will post pictures at some point of my pile of stuff. Everything from biodegradable toilet paper, to deet, to travel towels, to headlamps, to a mosquito net, to a UV water light is now in my possession. This is good news since I definitely feel more prepared for what's ahead. Mountain Equipment Coop is a magical store full of wonderful things. PLUS it's hella nice here in Haliwood, so all my summer clothes are getting a test run this week. THE SUN FEELS AMAZING!
In other news, my vaccinations costed a MIND BLOWING $1235.00! When its all said and done I'll have had 8 needles. I got five in one go last week, that was a little queasy... And my arms were quiiiite sore. Rabies alone costs $750. But let's be real, I really don't want to die from rabies, so it's a good investment I'd say. I'm now protected from rabies, malaria, polio, tetanus, typhoid fever, yellow fever, hep A and B, and measles, mumps and rubella. I've also had a complete physical and I've filled out a mountain of paperwork.
Anywayzzzzzz
Some new and interesting information:
I HAVE A BUDDY IN BOTSWANA!!!!! I thought I was going all by my lonesome when in fact I'll be joined by a lovely lady named Kate! I have yet to meet her in person, but we have multiple friends in common and all of these people have been singing her praises. We're now Facebooking each other, and its only 4 more days til we're all in Antigonish training together! FUN FUN FUN! A FELLOW CANADIAN TO BE WITH!
The Coady Internship accepts people from all over Canada, so a few of us have a major advantage considering that we graduated from St. Francis Xavier. Our info packages include extremely detailed campus maps, which makes me laugh a little. I'm returning to old stomping grounds and even staying in the same residence I lived in for my first year of my undergrad. COOL!
So aside from these things, I'm squeezing in all kinds of coffee dates with people, and trying to enjoy all the things I will be without for six months. I'm trying to take advantage of the simple things, like being able to send snail mail to my love Ewa with one single stamp. I can drive through Timmy Hohos and get a peppermint tea with a milk and a sugar if I want (try this by the way, its DELISH). I will really miss the simple things I think.
Plus... it's starting to be the dreaded goodbye moments. I am NOT a fan of those. Its part of it I guess.
A couple shoutouts I'd like to make: Justice and David, I love you both SO INSANELY MUCH, you are the best lads who ever lived and I hope you have SO MUCH FUN IN EUROPE!!!
Also, if you're interested in other people who got the Coady (who are awesome smart and have been super helpful to me), check out:
mauraincameroon.blogspot.ca
and
stephsadventuresinaddis.blogspot.ca
I'll write soon!
Peace and love errbody!
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