The time has officially come... today is my last day in L.A. and I'm gearing up to board the plane to D.C. for staging. In true Brittany-style, I am frantically putting together the last bits and pieces of things with the hopes of spending the Taco-Tuesday enjoying the company of my family (most likely a wii bowling tournament will be on the schedule).

This past week has been incredible... Any loose ends that existed are seemingly tied up. I spent a few nights last week visiting friends, took part in graduation last Friday morning, spent a day in San Diego to watch Rhea graduate and to celebrate (congrats sis!!!!), met with my Aunt Nancy and Uncle Richard for breakfast, watched the Lakers lose to the Nuggets, and said my good-bye to Malibu by way of good conversation and my absolute favorite beach hike.

While there were many emotional and tearful good-byes this weekend, a fellow Peace Corps trainee reminded me that many hellos are soon to follow. This is an adventure of a lifetime and I am so ready to be absolutely present in it. I will do my very best to write one last time before I leave DC and let you know how staging goes.

In abundant love, b.

I just received my staging information!
I am leaving LA and flying to Washington DC on May 27th in order to attend an intensive introduction to the Peace Corps with the other volunteers and to become an official Peace Corps Trainee! On May 29th, we will all head overseas together to begin in-country training (most likely in Dedza). Yay!!!

On another note, thanks to everyone who came by Andrea's to send me off last night. You all will be missed!! Portland has been a blast, and I'm so glad I came up North to spend a little time with you all. :) xx.