Dear Prospective Readers-
In about five weeks I am going to embark on a new adventure for two years! It has been an emotional ride since I accepted the invitation. At the end of the day, I am excited for this opportunity. Even though I could encounter illness, risks, bugs, or what have you, the challenge and room for growth would be most rewarding to me. I am researching extensively of what to bring with me. They say to pack light, and someone from the Peace Corps office told me about 90% of what you take, you are going to leave behind. Having that in mind, I have been re-thinking what to pack. I am stressing over nothing... I should do more research before making my own personalized list!
I have about two more weeks left of my regular job. It just hit me recently that I am actually leaving a cubicle job for an "out of my element" job or the "hardest job you'll ever love". Time is flying quickly. Everyday I am doing more to prepare myself, settling financial stuff, packing, visting friends :-), etc, etc.
A major concern is RUNNING. Will I be able to run like I do here? I know women in Cameroon cannot exercise the freedoms that Ameicans have. Maybe I can get convince someone to be my Cameroon running partner?? Only time will tell.
I am also learning French. Oy! I am going to mix my Spanish toungue with French! Well, better to know two languages ;-). Opens more doors.
Anyhow... Until next time.
Andrea
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Andrea, My name's Jeneca I'll be going to Cameroon with you. Congrats on your invitation! Don't stress about running, from my experience people are going to think you're a crazy American no matter what you do. So if running makes you happy, do it. Just know that if you're stationed in a muslim community you're probably not going to want to wear shorts. Good Luck with your packing!
ReplyDeleteIf you learned French, wouldn't that be three language...not two...just saying...We'll miss you.....
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