June already?

Where has the past 6 months gone?  Seems like a blur of excitement... I have started a new job, made new friends, got an awesome internship, received an invitation to serve in the Peace Corps, ended my awesome internship, graduated college... I mean this is really turning out to be one of the best years of my life.

I cannot believe it is already June.  Yesterday, June Cameroon invitees left for staging.  I cannot help but feel like I am going to blink and it will be September.  I will be saying goodbye to family and friends...  I will cherish this summer with them.  27 months isn't that long, but it is long enough to change your life as you know it.  I am extremely happy and content with life at the moment and know that it will only get more challenging but also more rewarding in the future.  

Since I have around 100+ days until my departure date, I thought I would start sharing my packing list thus far:

These are gifts from my AMAZING family for graduation.  

Solar Charger-

Goalzero Guide10

www.goalzero.com

Solar charger that will charge my phone, camera, batteries, nook etc.  

**Thanks mom and dad :)

E-reader-

Nookcolor
www.nook.com

Electronic reader that will provide me endless hours of enjoyment.  I will be able to read books, get internet (depending on connection), and use apps.

**Thanks Aunt Bev and Uncle Mike :)

Headlamp-

Black Diamond

www.rei.com

Head lamp designed to throw light a maximum distance of 40m.  Batteries up to 250 hours of use on low, 50 hours on high.

**Thanks Jenn and Jayson :)

Watch

Timex -ironman

www.timex.com

150 Lap chronograph, 9 interval timers, 3 alarms, 100m water-resistant

** Thanks mom and dad

It's definitely a start... I love my family so much for thinking of me and my future.

All the best,

Kate