Here I am

... in Uganda...
ha, it's my first blog here, and it's exciting. Uganda so far is beautiful! It's a lot more green than I thought it was going to be, and I got to travel this weekend and see even more beautiful Uganda. Some areas are really hilly, and it reminds me of the part in the sound of music when they are singing on the hill.. haha... no but seriously, it is beautiful! The other day I got to stand on top and the breeze was crazy... it is so beautiful!
I am doing great here, and the people are so nice. I have written a couple emails, but I find some of the most exciting information is some of the gritty stuff...
The pit latrines are not fun, because I have to squat to take "short and long calls" ..(Uganda's words for poo and pee...hopefully you can guess which one goes with which...)... sometimes there are a lot of cockroaches in there at night, and that is pretty grody...
I am living with a host family at the moment, and they have 7 children, and it is exciting living there... it's pretty crazy, and I find myself a lot of times thinking, "Kristy, where are you??"
ha, public transportation is pretty crazy because there are potholes everywhere, and most of the times, the drivers seems to be dogging the potholes over the people... I have a feeling a common cause of death here is being hit by a taxi.
Goodness of Uganda is the weather, it's gorgeous, sometimes a little hot, but when you stand in the shade it is wonderful. The people are always smiling, and the scenery is so pretty!
Food= way too many carbs!
I will have to blog about this later!
I miss America and love everyone so much!
-Kristy

Farewell for now...

Today was a difficult day to say the least...
I guess knowing and having to say, "see you later" or "goodbye" is never easy... but when it comes to leaving for 2 years... ooo... it ain't easy.
It's all a little hard to explain, but mostly .. I will just miss my friends and sisters and everyone that I had to say goodbye to.

I initially had this idea in my head that I would sort of just sneak away for 2 years (haha)... that idea didn't work. hmm.. I think my Mom described something that may sort of explain how I feel about everyone in my life,

She says that she hopes I already know how she feels about me, and that a letter might not do it justice. I think I feel this way too... as far as when it comes to saying Thanks for everything you all have done for me... and the letters you wrote, coming by to visit, calling, journals, books and gifts you all have given me... Thank you! Sometimes I feel like "thank you" doesn't justify your support and love... that's pretty much what I'm getting at.

I will miss you all so FREAKING much while I'm away! I love ya'll!