It has finally happened. After all these years, all the applications, all the waiting and paperwork, all the uncertainty and nervousness I offcially swore in as a Peace Corps volunteer, part of the 23rd group of Americans to serve in Guyana, on April 13th 2011.
There really are no words to describe how I am feeling right now. I happy and excited and nervous and scared and a million other things all at the same time. Tomorrow I move into my new apartment and on Monday I start my job at the hospital. For the next 2 years I will be a community health development worker in the beautiful country of Guyana. It it so crazy to think that it now my life, I feel like just yesterday I was in DC, working doubles at the bar and trying to stay awake in class :)
I am so excited to start this new adventure and the next chapter of my life. Of course, knowing that my family and friends back home support me and encourage me unconditionally makes living and working in a foreign country for 2 years that much easier. I miss and love you all and I can't wait to see you all in December, with plenty of pictures and stories to share.
Love
Lindsay
Tear....tear....you make me so proud! Can't wait to come visit. Save some anaconda meat for me!
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