Chickens..

I got stopped by a gang of chickens today in the street. I didn't really know what to do. It was one hen and three roosters. I was wearing sandals so I was a little worried about getting pecked. I decided to go around them, so I guess you could say I am a big wimp because I crossed the street to get around a gang of chickens!

Things are going well. Our language trainer is having good patience with us, and we are slowly but surely developing our language skills. We are only a few short weeks away from finding out our permanent sites and where we will spend the next two years of our lives!!

I am including some pictures of my village. I also added some new photos on facebook. Actually other volunteers did, and my host family did as well. But if you go there you can see them.

Hope you are all well!!

Training

I am here! I am healthy! Things are going great! Bulgaria is so pretty, and although I have only just met my host family they are so friendly and patient with me! I am missing everyone and just wanted to give a quick update. Hopefully soon more will follow!

Much Love!!

Not enough.

Words are not enough. My friends and family have really stepped up and come through for me the past couple weeks. They have dealt with my meltdowns, messes, and even bought me dinner a few times. They traveled thousands of miles to just to say hello and good bye. I appreciate you all coming to my party. I know some of you made big sacrifices to be there. I also want to say thank you to everyone for their generosity. Your love and support will not be forgot. Please all of you keep in touch and write me often! I am so sorry that my thank you cards did not get finished. You will all get a big hug when I get home.

I better go before this turns into an Oscar acceptance speech!

My outline for the next week:

Sunday (mothers day) leave for Philly

Monday meet my group! Yay

Tuesday leave for Bulgaria

Sunday meet and move in with my host family!

Technology

On a good day and when I roll with an older crowd, I am tech savvy. If I am around a younger group or left on my own with my own technological devices, I am slow at best. I really hope there are some good techies to help me in Bulgaria when I get in over my head. I haven't had a day where there has not been a technology hiccup. Thank goodness my sister in law is pretty bad ass and helps me. Of course if you saw me crying on your couch having a meltdown you might help me too. I am hoping that will change when I don't have any other option but to figure it out.

Now they are gone.

The Davis's brought this great sweat shirt and got almost everyone to sign it!

Here is Theresa and her hot dog cart! Thanks T

The Bean and her new favorite "toy"

My wonderful friend Rowena with her daughter and sisters

These two came from Ohio and Florida to wish me well!!

Well the guests came and went, and soon I will too. I cannot say enough great things about my party. My great friends and family really came through and made it a special day. It was everything I wanted, hot dog cart and all.

Thank you all!!