Time continues.

So I have begun the almighty task of putting things in massive piles to help organize what can be given away, kept at my parents house, or taken with me. It is like goin going through time. It's really great where you got this or that. It made me fast forward and think of all the little tidbits I'll probably pick up along the way for my Peace Corps experience.

I have started to learn Bulgarian and have even started connecting with a few B-25's (my group) as well as previous groups such as B-22's, B-24's I don't know if I've connected with any B-23's yet. I've heard that my group heading over in May is supposed to be pretty massive...like 50-60 people. THAT's nuts! Should be grand traveling together.

The more I read information the more I am convinced that my placement officer really 'knows' me and found me a perfect match! I know I will love Bulgaria and the people. Everything! I also get extremely excited and well it's like a non stop euphoric state since opening my invitation packet.

I have 7 weeks of work left!!!! In mid-March I will find myself driving down to my brother's college to celebrate his birthday, as I have promised him I'd visit him while he's in school. (I know better late than never.) Then I will head West to Louisville to see my cousins- we have a family reunion on that side of the family this summer, so I'm sure the timing is perfect! Then I'll be treking alllllll the way North to Burlington, Vermont. See old friends and maybe see some of my professors!

Again..I am in a euphoric state. I have been so motivated to work on this blog, start finalizing my website, work on my cafe press site, prepare my outlines for podcasts and v-blogs. Everything! I am currently looking for cheap means of travel throughout Eastern Europe, I know they are there, I just haven't looked hard enough!

I've also started back up at the National Peace Corps Association in D.C. I've been pretty busy so I haven't been able to get in. Whoops. Tuesdays it is! I've been helping with the Peace Corps Connect site and figuring out stuff like that! It's an awesome site for people of Peace Corps (Future Volunteers, Applying, nomination, invitees, trainees, staff, friends, family- everyone!)to use as a social networking platform!

March 3rd is the National Day of action, so I'll be busy with that on the Hill, but those that aren't in the D.C. area and want to help in some way can email me at commintern2@rpcv.org Even if you are D.C. and want to help in some way, feel free to email me!

The Countdown continues!

Less than 100 days until I leave for staging...but who's counting? I have begun to plan my two week travel vacation to see cousins and friends for the time being. That should be awesome.

I have been reading a lot about Bulgaria and the surrounding areas...I can not wait! I have read the welcome book cover to cover and I am working on the Volunteer book right now.

Anyways I know this blog post is syndicated to my Facebook, so I will ask those who read this as a note...that for anyone that has traveled in the Eastern European region or anywhere for that matter...

If you have good hostels, cheap travel, train, plane, bus and what you recommend...I'm compiling a list and it would be appreciated! Thanks!