As much as I'm excited about going, I'm a little anxious. Of course I'm anxious about funding the trip, but I'm even more anxious about the days before departure. As you know, this will be my first time leaving the continent. Yes, that's a huge step for me. But as I spoke to my grandfather on Sunday (Father's Day), I realized I am going to be the first one in my family (that we know of) to actually go to Africa. My family has traveled the world looking for a new home, for work, and for leisure... but no one has ever gone to the continent. My grandmother worked in Russia for a while. My dad visited Germany. My mother loves Mexico. My great grandfather was born in Barbados and moved to Guyana. And almost everyone has emigrated to the United States and Canada... but Africa has remained elusive.
I'm actually really excited to share the news of my trip, to share pictures, and stories. I'm doing something that has yet to be done in my family. I don't mean to brag, but I'm a trailblazer in my own right.
Trivial List of things I need to Get before going:
- sleeping aid for the plane ride
- Gilmore Girls Season 3 and 4
- New digital camera
- More books for my kindle
- 2 pairs of converses
- Visa
- Shots/Check-Up
- MONEY
- Hugs from my fam!
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