The Calm Before the Storm

Ok! It looks s if this will be the last post from N.J. before I head out for my big adventure.  I had such an awesome party thanks to my family.  It was really so great to see everyone before I left.  Right now I'm doing my last min. packing and starting to stress out!  I'm really sure it'll all be fine but its really crunch time and I want to finish everything today so I can relax and enjoy my last day home tomorrow.  I hope all is well and I hope everyone keeps in touch while I'm away.  I pray that everyone is happy and well and don't forget I'm coming back!  I love you and miss you!

AHHH The Clock is Ticking / Best Sister EVER

The clock is ticking louder and louder now.  The best sister ever took me to see the Lion King on Broadway last night so I could be prepared for what I'm getting into ; )  I have to say that it was pretty cool how they used all of the puppets. Today was a little crazy but I got so much stuff done.  All of my power of attorney stuff is done and I ordered all of the food for the party (yum yum).  But the best part of my day was visiting with the kids that my class in Africa is going to be writing to while I'm away.  They asked some really great questions and I'm looking forward to finding out the answers to the ones that I don't know.  It should be interesting to see if Sierra Leone has  some horses, for instances.  If you have any questions for me please feel free to ask and I'll do my best to answer you.  I hope everyone's day is going as great as mine!

Less Than 10 Days!!!

 The countdown has officially begun.  It's less than 10 days and I have so much stuff left to do.  I just chopped off all of my hair since I think it's the best option considering I may not have running water and a blow dryer.  The most awesome sister ever bought me tickets to see the Lion King on Broadway before we go and I'm so excited.  I have seen so many movies lately so hopefully I won't go into withdrawal while I'm away.  I just got one of my going away packages from the Hrubys in Cali and I love all of the letters they packed for me for all of the occasions I will be missing while I'm away.  I also got some really awesome business cards, postcards, and return address labels to send out so everyone can send me some mail while I'm away.  I still need to pack, visit the beach, see another movie, and of course have my going away party, but overall, I'm so psyched for my departure date.  If you want me to write while I'm away and your not coming to my party please e-mail or face book me your address before I go!  9 days and counting until Chicago Staging!!!