I’m Leaving On a Jet Plane

... I don’t know when I’ll be back again.

So, it’s that time. I had to throw everything into my suitcase. And now I’m making my own reality show. My overweight bags were checked in (no charge!) and I passed through the security gates, and a wave of emotion HIT!!!!  What the heck am I doing? Leaving all my friends and everything I know behind??? Well, everything I’ve known for 5 years anyway. J I was about to start bawling and then I was saved by the bell. Good ole AH calling at just the right time. That lifted my mood, and now I’m on my way.

I’m sitting here at the gate (early) waiting, waiting, waiting... I hear there are about four or five other CUSO volunteers on my flight. I’ve been emailing a few of them and we’re set to meet here soon. YAY!! In any event, after such a long day, and so many late nights, I’m going to hit that seat on the plane and SLEEEEEEP.

But for now, as they say back home... WHOOOSH! I’m Outta Here!

Birthday and good-bye

Seeing everyone last night was really great J – and a little bit sad because I don’t know when I’ll see everyone again. L Lots of laughter and no tears. Same ole same ole. AH was too hot to trot and had to have the winter breeze filtering in. SS was all about the hockey game?!?! Still, in a room that was too small for ying to hide from yang, we managed to play a little Pictionary (and of course the Red team won  Go RED!!!!) but I won’t call any names and say how was on the better team. We know who we are (right JS and AC?). Oh well, it was just a game, and a good time was had by all. It was great to hear that HM and JS et al will come to visit in Guyana. People are already feeling sorry for my roommate to be. J I think we’ll all be fine. After all, I’m going to have the bestest room-mate in the world, and we’ll all just be friends, right? Thanks for stopping by guys, and thanks JS, you’re the hostess with the mostest!

Isn’t Thursday girls’ night out?

Oh yes it is!!!  So the girls from PL and I went out for dinner yesterday. It’s been a feat for 3 girls who lived in the same building to get together, but finally we did! And what a blast!!! Fine restaurant, and fine girls – although they sure did outdress me and make me look dumpy... L Nevertheless, we started at the bar, progressed to the dining room where the wine followed us and we were eventually joined by a fourth. The entire restaurant shook with our laughter as we got giddier and giddier. Four responsible, nice and decent, well brought up girls. (giggle giggle). The girls were so sweet helping me celebrate my upcoming birthday, and I was showered with gifts and dinner and a fantabulous time.

THANKS FOR A GRAND TIME LC and PN and Hillary. J (because I don’t know your last initial). Cheers!   

One week to GO....

One week!!! One week!!!!  Apparently some time ago some bright spark had put a one week reminder in my phone. So, naturally, the alarm just went off. WHAAAAAAAT? One week???? Who says? O.M.....

I'm meeting up with the girls from PL tomorrow for dinner. Yay! Looking forward to that. Heading out to an Italian restaurant by Eglington. mmmmmm. But, can someone give me more time? Just a leeeetle more time will do. I'm not physically ready. And what will happen when I get there? Has anyone thought of that?

Thank you for the good wishes and the reminders to stay safe. I'm taking it all in and will try to be sensible as always. Has everyone added me on skype? Well, what are you waiting for? Let's get calling...