Fakesgiving

Hey guys! So, another quick update, because once more, I don't have much time. I promise that once I get to my site, I'll prepare a really good, long, juicy one for you.

Carrie, if you aren't saying 'that's what she said' in your brain right now, I'm disappointed.

Anyway, Thanksgiving was wonderful, some of us got back from our site visits a little early for various reasons, so we were in Dedza for the actual holiday, which was great, because we got to hang out, talk to our families and play cards- and by cards I mean kings, so I felt right at home. It was just like holidays back in Michigan.

Today, we are at headquarters for a little bit before we head to the Ambassador's house for a late Thanksgiving. We are hoping to have 'merican beer and chips.

So, because it is Thanksgiving, I am gong to share what I am thankful for:

-My friends in Peace Corps, who are awesome, and are a great support system. When else in my life will I have someone sit me down and tell me to change malaria medications?

-Carrie, who half a world away is still my best friend

-Zach, who sends me awesome care packages and spends way too much money to call. I can't wait until Tuesday :)

-Zach's mom, who is probably the person who *actually* puts the care packages together

-My parents, who send some of the best letters and who tell me they are proud of me, which makes it easier to stay here

-My giant family, I get the most mail of anyone because of you guys!

-Anyone who called on Thanksgiving- you made me feel like I wasn't so far away

-The Peace Corps staff, especially the language trainers, because they make things happen

-My site, because it is only 30 minutes from the beach, and that is awesome

And last but not least, I am thankful for the fact that I get to have this opportunity, but most of all, I am thankful that at the end of two years, I get to go home and see you all. I love you and miss you all