The Countdown

So it's almost here...2 days and counting! I can't believe it's finally here. I've spent alot of time talking to Dave and Alé about their time in Africa over the last few days and I have to say that I finally getting a little nervous. I know that this is going to be a really challenging experience but I don't think that I anticipated just how challenging it's going to be. I think that these feelings are good though because I hoping that I will be happily suprised if I lower my expectation's. I have to admit that the thing I am most worried about is probably the least of my worries...the bugs and the heat haha. Right now it's almost 40 degrees everyday and it dosen't cool down at night and obviously our hut dosen't have AC so it will be quite uncomfortable! The other thing that I am worried about is getting too attached to the patients...but I think that is inevitable. Well anyways that's how I'm feeling so now I will tell you what I have been up to lately.

The last couple of days I have been hanging out with Alé running errands and chatting. She has become such an amazing friend and I can talk to her about anything. We pretty much chat any chance we get about absolutely anything. She is such a great role model because she is so strongwilled and she isn't afraid to fight for what she wants. I love that she couldn't care less about what anyone thinks. We've talked alot about Africa and her challenges there and she definitely dosen't sugarcoat it but I think that is exactly what I need right now.

Last night we went for dinner in an area of Rome called Trasverste and it was delicious. I am really enjoying the slow pace that we have lately because it is preparing me for the laid back environment of Africa plus getting prepared for Africa is never ending as I always think of last minute things I need. Today was an outlet adaptor because I got one for italy but not Ghana so now I will attach my chargers to an italy adaptor and then a ghana adaptor. Way too difficult if you ask me! Why in the world would different countries have different plug-ins is beyond me haha. Anyways I better hit the hay. Miss you all a ton xoxo