It has been an exhausting day. I did not sleep a wink last night, because I spent most of the time throwing up or waiting to throw up... Ugh. It was a mix of food, alcohol, and nerves that made for the most unpleasant concoction.
After my third trip to the toilet, Randy followed me in to hold my hair. He made me realize that the reason I was so sick wasn't because of the alcohol, but probably because I was holding in my emotions. He said, 'I think you need to cry. It's okay if you need to be hysterical right now.' I couldn't really cry that much. Nonetheless, leaving my family, friends, and fiance for the Peace Corps was probably one of the hardest things in life so far. After a tearful goodbye I got a hold of myself and walked toward security. I never looked back.
Anyway, I'm on the east coast (U.S.) staying at a hotel. I met four other PCVs on the shuttle ride here. I'm rooming with one of them for the time being. Staging doesn't begin until 1 pm tomorrow so we have some free time. I think my roommate and I will go get some food. I've finally got my appetite back.
I love you mom, dad, Corinne, Sophia, Aaron, and Randy!
Felicia
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Go FELICIA!! What an amazing life-journey you have undertaken! What an amazing woman you have become! Ben and I join the rest of your family in sending love and luck to you! BREATHE! Don't forget to BREATHE!! Learn by picking yourself up after you fall..... HUGS!
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