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So, I only have 80$ left to collect. Also, my dog kind of smells like feet today and I'm not entirely sure why. I'm going to Halifax this weekend to see a friend I haven't seen in about 6 years which is a quarter of my life. Then I'm going to New Brunswick to work for a period before I head off to Calgary for part one of my two part adventure in Canada World Youth. I'm starting to get pretty excited. I'm getting more frequent emails, and now our group is starting to get to know each other. I'm realizing how much I'm going to miss my puppy, who is currently awaiting a walk very patiently (and foot smellingly). I'll update once I have a little more going on! Thank you to everyone who has made a contribution thus far and has gotten me to this spot! It's very much greatly appreciated!

The Home Stretch

Preparation time is winding down. I have 20 more days to collect a grand total of $180. That will be the completion of the fundraising portion of Canada World Youth. I'd like to thank everyone who helped me along this portion of the program, be it financial or moral support. Both are greatly appreciated. I just got all of my shots (I hope), and I can finally raise my right arm above my head again. I just had to fill out a questionnaire which will help with my work/home placements. This is finally starting to feel real. I'm starting to get nervous about everything. I worry that I won't get along with my host family, my counterpart, or the other girls in the program. I'm worried that I'll flake out and be a terrible program member and be a complete waste of space and resources. I also worry that I'm going to lose everything I own on the flight to Calgary. After having lived out of a suitcase for the past year, I've placed half of my wardrobe in boxes. Also! I'm worried that I won't have packed the proper clothes, because I have to pack for Calgary winter (I have two memories of Calgary, one is a gross pool, the other is hail the size of golfballs) and South African heat. But hey, maybe I'll come back with a tan (the second in my life). I'm also not going to dye my hair in hopes that I become crazy blonde (not A crazy blonde) just in time for Canadian summer.

But, I'm also really excited. So don't get me wrong... I have all of my worries and fears, but I'm sure those will all disappear (except for losing my luggage... thats a constant fear in travel... especially considering - AIR CANADA LOST MY DOG - he was later returned, but seriously... how do you lose a dog? To this day we don't know where he went...) the moment I step off that plane in Calgary to embark on a 6 month journey that will be both exciting and trying.

I will update soon enough when I have some more information to tell you (like hopefully finishing my fundraising).

Dear E-diary, I'm chillin.
p.s. I washed my dog today and he smells like raspberries