So, first post and I'm definitely struggling here. I really have no idea on how to change the design on this thing ("this thing"...I sound old...). Okay, but despite some computer troubles, I am going to try to update regularly -- it would be a shame not to since Cameroon will certainly be one of the more memorable times of my life. I am both terrified & thrilled (maybe thrilled at the thought of being terrified? I'm not often scared of trying something new, but here I am, and I have some definite anxieties about the next five months).
It snowed all day today so I was stuck inside with only a slight venture out to clear the walk. My virtual house arrest though helped me focus on packing which is so overwhelming that I have so far chosen to ignore it. I'm usually a pretty light packer and am a firm believer that with the exception of my glasses/contacts, I can usually just pick up anything I need there if I forget. Well, does the same go for Africa? Really no clue, which is of course part of the adventure, but I do wish I knew whether bringing 11 shirts was too much or too little or if I'm being too "American" (ie: high maintenance) for packing some nice shirts/sundresses. Of course, nice is relative, but nevertheless I am going abroad to immerse myself in another culture and want to shed the lifestyle that I've had for the past 21 years. Another issue is dressing modestly. The majority of the clothes I am bringing are just what I have in my closet from the summer and while I do not dress very revealing, I realize that in Cameroon I will stick out in my whiteness and likely have a million eyes upon me. And of course, I must take in account the heat. Cameroon is only 5 degrees north of the equator.
Cameroon in 10 days!
-Anne
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