I'm Still in the US--Roadtrip is Going Well!

I have not had the time to write in this blog over the past few weeks as life has been extremely mobile. Right now I am in Needles, California for the night on my way to Houston to visit my sisters and nieces and nephews. Things are GREAT! I have already seen and done so much (been from Denver to Olympia, Washington, to Santa Cruz) and am having a blast! Travelling alone is such a great experience. It strengthens your will but lets you have so much freedom. As it comes down to wire for my departure for Romania, I feel confident that I am doing the right thing. I feel so good about the decision and am excited beyond words for February. It is a little scary though, to be honest. It is gong to be one of the biggest challenges of my life and I hope I am up for it. I keep meeting people who tell me stories about Peace Corps volunteers that couldn't hack it and left early. I don't want to do that. I am committed and my stubbornness will help that way, I'm sure.