thank you

last week we had our peace corps all-volunteer conference. it really made me realize what little time i have left here in ghana. seriously, where has all the time gone?!?! one of my closest friends here, andrea (whose video can be seen in the below post), is leaving to go back to the states next week. my closest (not to be confused with closet) neighbor & friend, dan, may also be leaving earlier than anticipated. goodbye for now JAD. *tear*

it's also made me realize how lucky i am. really and truly. i have met some of the most incredible people during my time here. seriously...incredible! [jenna, you will always be the best veg volunteer. alon, not as cool, but you're trying-oh]. and that's a huge deal considering my friends at home are also quite incredible. having the chance to experience a completely different culture, a different way of life, has just proven to me how similar we all are.

i just wanted to take this time to thank you all: everyone at home who has supported me in fulfilling this dream, my family, my bffs, my friends, my sorors, my fellow peace corps volunteers around the world, my colleagues, all the special people i've met on this adventure...thank you. this is a journey that i could not have survived without you. i'm working on becoming the best me. thank you for making that possible.