This is the beginning of the end of my service! I have just one week before I leave my village for good. I mean, I would like to come back to visit for a few days in the future (like at least 5 years from now), but I will never again be living in Goudoude Diobe. Which I am VERY happy about. But, I'm sure I will miss it when it is no longer accessible to me.
Last night, the woman who I am named after gave me a silver bracelet, shoes, and fabric for an outfit because I am leaving. It was so sweet and touching. No tears were shed because I wasn't expecting it at all. And everyone else was smiling and happy. However, I think as the time grows nearer, I will be in a more fragile state of emotions.
I called a lot of my Senegalese friends from other cities and said goodbye to them. They were all so happy that I called, so that went well too. It's crazy to have to say goodbye to people here. Nothing like in the US. I said goodbye to all of you, but it was assumed that we would stay in touch via email, or facebook, or mail. But, here, there's a high illiteracy rate and no one from a village can really use a computer. And they don't have enough money anyways to go to a cyber to use the Internet or call my cell phone in America. So, it all rests in my ability and determination to stay in contact.
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I can't believe you're almost done! Two years went by quick.
Hey Marisa! I literally CANNOT believe that your time in PC is almost done. It seems like just a few weeks ago that you were spending the night at our place in Hyde Park and brought us that lovely soap and the "packing heat" hand warmers - do you remember that? It's been great following your blog, and I can't wait to see what you do next! Keep me updated :)
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