1 day before departure

Ahhh...

So I"m just about 24 hours away from leaving for Africa and I am beyond overwhelmed.  This is almost ridiculous.  I guess I can give some background information for anyone who isn't familiar with my new adventure.

I'm headed to Cape Town, South Africa for 2 months to volunteer with Cross Cultural Solutions.  I'll be living in the city but volunteering in the townships.  For anyone who doesn't know what that is, educate yourself and look it up.  My job is teaching special needs children.  And that's all I know.  No clue how old they are, how many kids, what their disabilities are, or if they can even speak english.  Needless to say this is definitely where the anxiety is coming from.  

Even though I'm incredibly scared, I cannot wait to get to SA.  Cape Town (from everything I've researched and from friends who have visited) sounds like the most beautiful city. I already plan to go on a safari, go shark diving (!!), hiking, dancing and enjoying the nightlife.  I'm stoked to say the least.  

Back to today...

so far I've packed up my apartment (hell), sold my car ($250 big ones, thank you man at exxon), and pretty much uprooted my entire life for this.  

I fly tomorrow from Dulles, and after a loooong 20 some hour flight, I get in late Saturday night.  I'll try and set up Internet asap and start documenting my life as it unfolds.  No guarantees how often I'll be able to share things with you, how interesting they'll be, or lets be honest, how funny and entertaining my writing will be, but I'll try.  

love always, 

and holy shit wish me luck,

Kelly