3am and Packing

I'm leaving in just 11 hours!!! Aghhhh!!!

I am beyond excited and mentally, I'm about as ready as I can be.  Now in all reality, I'm actually still not packed! Most of my stuff is currently in suitcases however, the two suitcases, yes TWO, that I am allowed to bring are completely full and overweight.  Not to worry though, I only have to take out a couple pairs of shoes, a few shirts, a couple bottles of shampoo, maybe some lotion, a pack of deodorant...haha! I guess you can say I over-did the shopping a little bit.  At least if I leave some of this stuff behind my mom will already have the items for her first care packing :)

After typing this short update, I will be painting my toe nails for the last time :) I figure I can at least leave the states pretty and in style.  Next up will be making copies of some important documents that need to be left with my family.  And finally, I will be stuffing my tummy with all the yumminess that it can stand without beginning to ache.  Oh yeah, and then finally finally, I will be finishing off those suitcases.

This weekend was pretty much the best weekend ever in the history of weekends.  I had the chance to
spend time with those who are closest to me, say my finals goodbyes, and create many memories to carry me through the tough times that are to come.  I went go-kart racing in 60mph go karts, watched The Avengers (great movie btw), took a family trip to Out of Africa, sang terrible karaoke, ate too many of my favorite foods, exceeded the speed limit just one last time (added just for laughs), spent more money than I would have liked, slept in, stayed up late, laughed, cried, cut my hair...the list goes on.  In summary, the weekend was definitely one that I will always remember and cherish.

Church yesterday was amazing; the pastor prayed for me and for a safe Peace Corps experience and gave me some much needed words of comfort: "The Lord will never send you somewhere if He isn't there first.  You won't have to take him with you, He'll already be there waiting when you arrive."  This is going to make my series of flights and arrivals over the next few days a million times easier than they otherwise would have been.  In addition to yesterday, last night also ended with a bang!  Two of my best friends, Ashley and Royisha came over to my house for our last goodbyes and brought along some great goodies for me!  A scrapbook filled with all of my favorite moments and a VERY nice travel pack filled with many great things I'll need along the way.  I must say, I do have the most amazing friends :).

I was able to see my wonderful cousin Kawana and beautiful sisters Nadira and Tamika for the last time, my Auntie Nita came into town, Demetrious has been joined to me at the hip for the past week....my mom, stepdad, and sister have all been right here through all of my bipolar moods with me complaining one minute and jumping with joy the next lol...the list goes on with people I have seen and will miss and I am so grateful that I was able to see them all one last time for the next two years.

That's it for now, I've got tons of stuff to do within the next few hours so I can snatch a couple zzz's.  Thanks for reading!

Love and Peace Corps,
Dametreea