Day 0

I am writing from my top bunk in my new room for the next 10 weeks.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed right now. A "bit" is a bit of an understatement.
The other volunteers who I've had the opportunity to meet all seem really interesting. I'm looking forward to getting to know them.

At this point, I just feel out of my element, which I guess is to be expected. Between being scared about being sick until this morning and hurriedly getting ready after exams ended May 15th, I don't think I really comprehended the extent of how different it would be here. We really will be living humbly. I'm certainly going to get some perspective. And at least a little dirty.

Things that will take getting used to:
-being ready to go at 6am
-washing my own clothes by hand
-sleeping on a top bunk (I've done this before, but it will still be a change)
-mountain time zone
-a  bunch of stuff I can't think of right now because I'm too tired


I probably sound negative right now, but I know it's going to be a real life experience. I kept saying that to friends, family, and anyone else who would listen before I got here, but now I really believe it will be.

There's no way it couldn't!