my flight is 1 month from today and my 'to do' list isn't getting any shorter! I get to visit the travel clinic today to get all my shots and learn about malaria medication options - basically it's choosing between which side effects I would prefer to deal with: sensitivity to sunlight, hair-loss after extended use and perpetual yeast infections vs. mild neuropsychiatric symptoms and nightmares! life continues to be full of choices :)
fundraising update - a big shout out of thanks to friends and family that have been able to chip in so far! I'm still plugging away though, at this point I've raised around $300... only $4,200 to go to meet my goal!! whoop whoop!
-------
a couple hours later...
just had my visit to the travel clinic! I'm now protected from typhoid and hepatitis A - the yellow fever has to wait another week because i just finished a round of antibiotics for a sinus infection (turns out mono doesn't like to be alone - definitely got sick while my immune system's already pretty busy) so next week I got back for my final immunization!! let's do this!
Monday, September 24, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
get pumped!
I booked my flights today!!!
I'm super excited and can't wait for the tickets to come in the mail...I'm sure there will be a little dance of joy that day! So it's officially official now - I fly out of Cleveland on Wed. October 24 headed for Glasgow, Scotland. I'll be there for 2 weeks learning about all things Liberia and AYDAP from the founder himself. It will be a unique chance to meet the team that works based in Glasgow promoting and fundraising for AYDAP. I'll also be there during a weekend fundraising event. Then I make my way (via 3 more planes and several trips thru customs) down to Liberia on November 8th. Can't wait to arrive in Monrovia at 12:40am to a warm greeting by James and Terrance - my soon-to-be Liberian best friends! haha
More updates...I'm still battling my way thru mono (yes, in case you didn't know, I some how got mono 2 months before moving to africa). It hasn't been a totally debilitating experience, but I'm still tired A LOT which the doc says will last 3-4 months. yee-haw! But I'm doing well and will hopefully (cross your fingers) be getting all of my travel vaccinations next week!! stay tuned...
I'm super excited and can't wait for the tickets to come in the mail...I'm sure there will be a little dance of joy that day! So it's officially official now - I fly out of Cleveland on Wed. October 24 headed for Glasgow, Scotland. I'll be there for 2 weeks learning about all things Liberia and AYDAP from the founder himself. It will be a unique chance to meet the team that works based in Glasgow promoting and fundraising for AYDAP. I'll also be there during a weekend fundraising event. Then I make my way (via 3 more planes and several trips thru customs) down to Liberia on November 8th. Can't wait to arrive in Monrovia at 12:40am to a warm greeting by James and Terrance - my soon-to-be Liberian best friends! haha
More updates...I'm still battling my way thru mono (yes, in case you didn't know, I some how got mono 2 months before moving to africa). It hasn't been a totally debilitating experience, but I'm still tired A LOT which the doc says will last 3-4 months. yee-haw! But I'm doing well and will hopefully (cross your fingers) be getting all of my travel vaccinations next week!! stay tuned...
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
