Ready!

Asalaamaleykoum! Peace be with you! I am a few days away from being sworn in as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I had to say goodbye to my host family on Sunday, which was pretty rough since they were so great to me. I will definitely be visiting them in January when I can travel (no traveling for the first 3 months at site). At least knowing I became so well adjusted in 2 months it won't take me long to adjust to the north, especially with my language skills. My Sonrai is far from perfect, but I am pretty confident with it. The chef de poste at a CSCOM even commented at my proficiency when I gave an animation (presentation) there on water treatment...so, I am working on my French and even started the Arabic alphabet. The tutor we met up north during site visit will continue my training.
Once installed, I am free to do projects in surrounding villages/encampements, and the schools. My first three months at site is mostly development research and needs assessment. Lots of surveys and observation! I am getting incredibly excited to use the technical and lang skills I have learned. I have already taught about water treatment, and made some ameliorated porridge. The soap-making didn't exactly turn out (I think it was the recipe), but I was encouraged how my host family members didn't give up on it! They just kept stirring and stirring! Even as it was practice, it was incredibly rewarding. I feel like my work will only continue to improve! Inc'hallah! It is in God's hands!
Lots of love to everyone! Bear with me, I know I have neglected letter writing, but I promise now I am out of training I will have more time on my hands!Gomni ma ka! Peace!