Well, it's been packing madness and I'm glad I can pack no longer. My flight is out of JFK tomorrow, which is convenient and much cheaper than flying out of Buffalo since I can stay at Webb! I am beyond excited to get going, but definitely a little nervous! I know the people I'm working with are going to be awesome -- there's just a certain mystery with heading over not knowing what the house I'm staying in will be like, or how I'm going to organize my time!
I loved being at home and wish I had a little bit longer to spend more time with everyone, but at least I'll be back for a bit in August! I am always so glad when I get to meet up with people I haven't seen in forever and turns out, since I'm never home, that's a lot! Squeezing everyone into my tight schedule never completely works, but I managed to get quite a few visits in.
Walks in the park, eating at my favorite restaurants, bowling, and visiting the botanical gardens in Buffalo were all a lot of fun.
I always forget how nice it is driving with my windows down and the smell of fresh cut grass in the air-- something that doesn't occur too often in New Orleans. It is always so comfortable coming back home, knowing everything will be the same. Along with visiting and hanging out, I was able to do some crafting. Making use of my mom's sewing machine, I made a few headbands to wear in Tanzania and a quillow (quilt and a pillow in one!) to bring to the family I stayed with last year. My 13 year old host brother loves soccer and I found a bunch of silly printed fleece material so I figured why not :). I used the one I made in 5th grade as a rough guide and just went for it. It turned out pretty well! I think I'll have to make some more for friends when I get back. I was really surprised with a few last minute donations for my trip before I left! Especially a group of Pioneer students who decided to dedicate the proceeds to their government service project to my Faraja efforts- thank you guys!!!
I loved being at home and wish I had a little bit longer to spend more time with everyone, but at least I'll be back for a bit in August! I am always so glad when I get to meet up with people I haven't seen in forever and turns out, since I'm never home, that's a lot! Squeezing everyone into my tight schedule never completely works, but I managed to get quite a few visits in.
Walks in the park, eating at my favorite restaurants, bowling, and visiting the botanical gardens in Buffalo were all a lot of fun.
I always forget how nice it is driving with my windows down and the smell of fresh cut grass in the air-- something that doesn't occur too often in New Orleans. It is always so comfortable coming back home, knowing everything will be the same. Along with visiting and hanging out, I was able to do some crafting. Making use of my mom's sewing machine, I made a few headbands to wear in Tanzania and a quillow (quilt and a pillow in one!) to bring to the family I stayed with last year. My 13 year old host brother loves soccer and I found a bunch of silly printed fleece material so I figured why not :). I used the one I made in 5th grade as a rough guide and just went for it. It turned out pretty well! I think I'll have to make some more for friends when I get back. I was really surprised with a few last minute donations for my trip before I left! Especially a group of Pioneer students who decided to dedicate the proceeds to their government service project to my Faraja efforts- thank you guys!!!
Right now I am picking out some photos to take over to Tanzania to be able to show what my life back in the U.S. is like. I'm also printing some of my favorites from last year's trip to give to my host mama when I go visit her! I am extremely excited that I actually know people this time, and it's going to be crazy visiting Mt. Meru Hospital again. The bili lights Soren and I built last year should hopefully (fingers crossed) be there still and it'd be so nice if they were still using it! Soren and I might have gone wrong with making it look "too good" due to the fact one of the nurses said can we make another to have a lighted bench in her house!
Not sure when I'll get my phone and internet figured out, but I will be sure to check back as soon as I can and post about my first few days in Tanzania! :)
Not sure when I'll get my phone and internet figured out, but I will be sure to check back as soon as I can and post about my first few days in Tanzania! :)
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