8 DAYS!!

The weekend was amazing. My friend from Maryland came to stay with me for a couple of days...we had a great time! Even got to go to breakfast at Cracker Barrel (our favorite place) with my dad on the way back from the airport...that was nice and yummy!!! My parents planned a very fun going away party for me as well! Love you guys! Went shopping for some comfortable sandals that I will need for riding my mountain bike and hiking all around Benin!! I also found a cute, yet appropriate skirt below my knees...it is important to look respectful so the people are not offended in Benin....it's ok with me...I am going to learn and become acquainted with a brand new culture...I can't wait! :) I am getting a little nervous though as the days are moving faster and faster! Learning French and getting used to the pace of life there is going to be the hardest part for me...but who knows, maybe I will learn French pretty quick...oh boy my fingers are crossed! I THINK I CAN...I THINK I CAN!