28 days...

January 8, 2008 - Akron, Ohio, United States

Hola familia y amigos!

Here it is... the website you can visit for your occasional dose of Kelly for the next 2 years. In just 28 days, on February 4, 2008 I will finally be on my way to Ecuador. I have no way of knowing how often I will be able to post journals and photos but I will do my very best to keep you current. Since I don't have anything funny or interesting to tell you about yet, I thought it would be fun to make a list of things I wonder about lately...

I wonder how many people will be in my group going to Ecuador. I wonder how long the flight will be. I wonder if I will have brothers and/or sisters in my host family. I wonder if I'll pack the right things. I wonder what guinea pig tastes like. I wonder what other shots I will need to get. (please none... please none... please...) I wonder what kind of things I will beg people to send me.

I wonder how well my spanish will hold up. I wonder if the Peace Corps knows/cares that I know nothing about farming. I wonder what kind of critters I will have to hide from at night. I wonder who read all the way through this list.

Ok... so I wonder about a lot more but I'm going to bring this first entry to a close. Adios!

Arrival in Quito »

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john sammartano:

January 13, 2008

Just wanted to say that you will be missed and while I am using the creature comforts of America, such as running water , television, air conditioning, etc... I will think of you! Safe travels-John

Aunt Kim:

January 16, 2008

I read your entire list and am so excited for you. I wonder why I never thought of joining the Peace Corps when I was younger. Take care of yourself, adopt a critter to love, and remember how much your friends and family love you.

Danielle:

January 26, 2008

I read you whole list and, as usual with you, was simultaneously entertained and intrigued. Let's see if I can help you with some of your wonderings...Ecuador has...scorpions? giant, prehistoric cockroaches? You might want to pack some bug spray. And guinea pig, eh? Take a fork - that sounds tasty!

Seriously, though, I'm proud of you! I could never do what you are doing! Be careful, my little Wolverine, and when you return from your adventure, you can tell me all about it over a wax-paper-square of Hickie's burgers

Lisa Whittaker:

January 28, 2008

Hey Hey girl...travel safely!

Colleen Bell:

February 4, 2008

Hi Kelly-So I just talked to you and it made me realize that i'm going to miss you soooo soooo soooo much. I'm looking forward to hearing all about your adventures. please give maria a big big hug for me. this will change your life, which is pretty cool.

chloe:

February 4, 2008

Kelly!!!! I had no clue you were joining the peace corps!! That is soo amazing! Well good luck, I will miss you tons!!!

Paige Hale:

February 6, 2008

Hey kelly! I think you need a babysitter/nurse to watch you while you travel, and luckily im available....anyhow, I really want to come visit. Figure out when i can come and I'll buy my ticket asap. Have fun, stay save. Paige xoox

Bo:

February 7, 2008

Kelly - Good luck and have fun. I will be anxiously awaiting your next update. Be safe.
-Bo-

Donna Tait:

February 8, 2008

Dear Kelly, I am so excited for you! What a wonderful adventure and life experience you are about to begin! I will admit, even as an "old lady" I am a little jealous! I wish this had been an opportunity when I was your age, or if it was, that I had taken it. I will follow your experiences on your blog. Thank you for keeping us in the loop! Be safe and enjoy! Love, Aunt Donna

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