I am kind of sitting here in a weird state right now... I have said my goodbyes to friends and coworkers through various lunches/dinners/happy hours, bought what looks to be a whole CVS store, and collected a bunch of donateable items (thanks to everyone who helped!) for my soon-to-be village. However, I really don't feel like I'm about to leave all my creature comforts for the most simplistic of living conditions in just two days...
A huge pile of stuff, ranging from shampoo to packages of ramen noodles to mosquito bed nets, has just taken over my bedroom floor. Yes, ramen, hence "passtheramen.blogspot.com". I was told this might just become the most important item to pack of all... apparently Ugandan food is unpalatable. I've never brought food with me before while traveling, because I thought the whole point was to embrace diversity in every way, shape and form... but I have been warned repeatedly about Ugandan food, even from the most non-picky, laid-back of family friends. Hence I decided to fold and bring lots of ramen, protein bars and multi-vitamins, which will have to snuggle with the donated baby clothes, my water purifier/filter, and headtorch that will also be taking up a lot of space in my bags.
I am excited for what's to come, but nervous about being so far removed from the developed world. People keep asking me questions about life in Uganda to which I don't really have the answers, but ironically I'm about to go live there. I suppose I'll learn as I go...
For now though, I'm going to watch some TV... I'll pack tomorrow.
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Miss Kate, we hope you have arrived safely and can get word to us. Know we're thinking of you.
Love, Mom and Dad
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