Lisztomania

So the final countdown has finally started. My last day of work is September 30th, so that leaves 12 nights of work left and 58 days until departure for staging (Nov 11th). After almost a year on Tokyo time I will be thrilled to be on a day schedule again. Sleeping in a bedroom with covered windows until 5pm is hardly healthy, even for a vampire. Everything seems to be slowly falling into place. Bills are getting paid and equipment for the trip is being acquired. Every week I have been trying to find deals on the web and purchase more gear for the trip. So far I got a pretty sweet NF duffel, Jacket, hiking shoes (thanks work), pants (thanks mom), Ipod Classic (thanks Maya!)and a camera (thanks dad). Next on the wishlist is a Backpack, lightweight pullover, Flip MinoHD cam, ASUS netbook, head lamp, sleeping bag, solar charger and some more clothes. I have also been meeting other volunteers from my group through the Lesotho November 2009 facebook group. Everyone seems really qualified and excited. I have also been trying to map out the remainder of my time here in the states which is kind of a surreal feeling. This includes seeing Blink 182, The Decemberists, Pinback, and Thursday. I am also going to a tattoo expo in Miami with Pops which I am really excited about. A trip to NYC is also in the works for a international non-profit banquet which I really hope works out. Would also be cool to see good ole H-less Jon in Rhode Island one last time while i'm up there. I must also tell you guys about a band Phoenix if you haven't heard of them. I just picked up their newest album "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix" and it seriously is one the best and most refreshing albums I have listened to all year, so check them out. I also think they are on tour atm so you might be able to catch them if your interested. What else?... The Peace Corps Globe Talks at UF have started again which is cool because I get to see Amy my recruiter who I haven't hung out with in a while.... and no Amy I will not get in trouble before departure ( no FL/GA) and yes we should have an imported beer tasting, or any kind of social gathering for that matter. I'm sure Miss Meffert and her fancy shoes would love to be in attendance as well. Sorry for the scattered post, it has been a while since I have been on here and my blogging organizational skills are substandard.