IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE, IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! I can't believe April 18th, our departure date, has finally arrived. It seems like we have been waiting for this day for 5 years, rather than just 1. The countless meetings, fundraising events, and emails are over and we will be stepping off the plane into Uganda in just over 24 hours.
Many people have asked me if I'm nervous. I don't feel any nervousness, although I'm sure that will come. I can't remember the last time I was so excited to meet new people, see new places, and really challenge myself. The transformative learning project one of our supervisors Janice Spencer is conducting asks the question "What are your expectations of yourself while in Uganda?". I hope to be able to see the numerous concepts and theories I've learned in the last 3 years to the situations and processes I will see in Uganda, I want to "connect the dots. At the same time I want to be able to remain present, and in the moment as much as possible. This can be a difficult task me for me. Most of all, I want to say yes and accept the challenges that will cause me to grow as a professional and a person.
Time to do the last of my packing and enjoy one last walk around my neighborhood with a freshly brewed coffee. The next time I write I will be in UGANDA!
-Shayna
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