Well I have gotten a good jump on what I need to do. Mostly I get checklists and work though them. To give you idea my working list is below.
And things I need to do and working on continuously
- Read dossier sent by Peace Corps on Senegal & needed information
- Accepted my Peace Corps invitation
- Sent resume & papers to my Senegalese contact
- Filed for Senegal visa and peace-keeping passport (along with the 18 passport photos needed)
- Started immunizations for yellow fever, typhoid, Hep A&B, rabies and meningitis. (oh and I got a sample of malaria medication to "try"-yeah it's that good)
- Purchased 2nd pair of glasses and acquired 6 months worth of medications (1st 3 months are training)
- Made power of attorney, will, and other fun legal things
- Making a packing list of things I have and other things I need (this is almost done!)
- Updating friends and family on my travels, way of contact, etc
- Updated blog, wondering what to do about twitter while I'm gone, along with Facebook
- Collecting photographs to take with me (4" x 6")
And things I need to do and working on continuously
- Studying french (official language in Senegal, I have had 2 years of it but need to work on it)
- Researching Senegal in general, but more the land, crops that grow there and the different regions
- Reading everything I can about various subjects-see reading list here
- Seeing as many people as I can before I leave as I really do not want a going away party.
- Sell a few things, namely my bicycle (Gary Fisher-Trek dual sport) and printer before I leave (let me know if you or someone you know is interested)
- Port my cell phone number to google voice (pretty neat actually)
- Figuring out what to do with my motorcycles while I'm gone (most likely store them)
You are going to have such an amazing time - HUGE congratulations!
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