The first day and a half has been super hectic, as have the days leading up to actually finally becoming a trainee. In the past three nights I am certain that I haven’t even accumulated eight total hours of sleep. Too much excitement and too much to be done I suppose. Already I have learned so much and have become less nervous and more excited about whatever it is that I will be doing and we have yet to even touch down in panama. And I was thrilled to see how many people wished me well whether through texts, phone calls, or facebook it is safe to say I have never felt such an influx of love and support. There are already things I have realized I left behind and the list seems to grow, the more I think about it, I guess to solve this problem the best course of action would be to stop thinking about it. Why worry about things gone by, until I have some way of solving them. The people have met thus far all seem to be spectacular, but how could you be anything less than that and dedicate 27 months of your life to something so spectacular. Time warp, landed in Panama, walked off the plane to sunny skies, 95 degrees, signs in Spanish, and an overwhelming feeling of happiness. The language is a bit intimidating but I am finding small victories in translating signs. Its the little things. Tomorrow begins PST and our next couple of days are packed. I am ecstatic about brushing the dust of my Spanish and really trying to be one with Panamanian culture. We are currently in the lap of luxury with not only mostly running water and electricity but the added benefits of WiFi and air conditioning until Sunday when we will be off to our training communities. Sorry this blog is so dry and matter of factly, and lacking detail, but it has been a long day and I am looking forward to a full nights sleep, but felt compelled to give an update. They will get better and rarer potentially, which inflates their value.
Donations of letters accepted at:
CUERPO DE PAZ
EDIFICIO 240, 3ER PISO
CALLE VICTOR IGLESIAS
CIUDAD DE SABER, CLAYTON
CORREGIMIENTO DE ANCÒN
PANAMÁ, REP. DE PANAMÁ
ATTENTION: ANGELINA CHAVEZ
