Happy 4th of July, America!

I’ve been putting off writing a new blog post because I just couldn’t think of anything to write about. Nothing new has been going on in Nacuxa…I have been keeping busy with my classes, the library and our new English theater group. Today is the last day of classes for me until July 28^th. I’m doing some final grading and then my two-week break starts! In just 12 days I’m off to Malawi to meet some of my best friends for vacation! I cannot wait to see them, travel to Lake Malawi and go to the safari park! I will be sure to take lots of pictures and update my blog when I come back from the trip in the beginning of August.

We got out final COS (Close of service) dates June 23 and I’m very excited about them! I’ll become an RPCV (Returned Peace Corps Volunteer) on November 14^th and then will be back home by November 16^th! I’m so happy that I’ll be home for Thanksgiving this year. I know I still have about 5 months left but I think it’s going to go really fast. I’m so very excited to be going home and seeing all my family and friends and having the comforts of home again—but I know I’ll miss some things from Nacuxa and my life as a PCV. It will be nice not having crianças knock on my door at all hours wanting to color or play cards with me but at the same time I’m going to miss the hugs and smiles from them. I know the time will fly so I’m enjoying every day and trying to soak it all in before November.

When I come back from vacation, life is going to get a little crazy. In August we have our graduation ceremony, another training for our library volunteers and many English theater practices. In September we have our COS conference, English Theater Competition and (hopefully) a lot of successful library programs. In October, I need to get the library handed over to my counterpart and our volunteers (so it can run smoothly when I go back home) and have to prepare to leave Mozambique. Then in November I will be finishing up my classes and packing to get ready to COS. Five months is going to speed by!

Happy 4^th of July, America! Have a cook out and eat some s’mores for me :)