If you're just now starting to read these 'Correspondences' posts, I suggest going to the first one and starting there since this is a series of emails I sent to a new volunteer coming to serve in Madagascar and it might make more sense since I've posted them chronologically. Enjoy!
9February2014
Hey 'New Volunteer',
So this will likely be the last email correspondence you get from me
before you report to staging. I just wanna tell you: GET ON THE
FREAKING PLANE. It's hard to do and can be scary, but just let your
feet carry you forward and dive into this journey. It's tough to say
goodbye. It's tough to go into this not really knowing what you're
getting yourself into. But it'll be ok. And you're gonna love it. GET
ON THE FREAKING PLANE. I say that in jest, but that's how it all
starts. When you get to staging, seriously, look around you. Those
people in that room with you will become like family to you over the
next few months and years. Sure, you might not be able to stand a few
of them, but that's ok. Take pride in your stage! GET ON THE FREAKING
PLANE. Let yourself get swept up in this. You'll be fine.
Again, mentor day during training is March 15th, so I'll see you at
the training center then. And keep in mind that Peace Corps service is
nothing like Peace Corps training. You're going to be in a very
structured environment for the next couple months, but once you get to
site, you can throw all that out the window. You'll get through it and
life will be grand. GET ON THE FREAKING PLANE!
Take care, safe travels, and enjoy staging, homestay, and training!
James
PS: GET ON THE FREAKING PLANE.
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