Itinerary!

I've just left Evangeline Downs since I had to visit the track at least once more (even if I did lose a/b 40 bucks). Good news, however, free rum and cokes with a slice of lime for me! That's right, gents, I am somewhat giddy writing this blog. But that's also because my staging packet came in the mail today! I'm headed to Philadelphia on June 4th. Looks like I'll be leaving out of Lafayette at exactly 6 am on Continental. Errr. That's the ONLY flight available it looks like. I'll be in Philadelphia around noon to register around 1:30. There's a group of about 40 and we'll be leaving on the 6th and will arrive in Cameroon on the 7th at about 6 pm. Oh wow, that's almost a whole 24 hours of air travel. Gods, help me. You know how I love air travel. I have jet lag worse than anyone usually. Good news is... uhh... well... I'll be flying over the ocean... and then the desert! Yay! I've never done that before. And right before we leave for the international flight, we'll get all kinds of injections and medications. I can take it.

I've just cleaned out my stuff. There were gobs of things to give away and throw away. And when I was done cleaning, I looked around at the empty space and sort of felt the urgency of the moment. The pressing time. It's only a few weeks away. And I felt it completely. It's awesome and scary and great and overwhelming all at once. I have to say, this hodge podge of emotions makes life worth living.

P.S. I love you! (I watched the movie and cried about 7 times. Made me want to go to Ireland too!)