Leaving on a jet-plane

So I am not very well educated on how to blog, so I am going to try and do my best! Tomorrow I leave for India with Rising Star foundation and I have been waiting for this day for a long time! Ever since I can remember I have wanted to do something like this and it is finally a reality. I will be in Chennai, India for 3 weeks helping in a leprosy colony offering medical treatment and spending time with the children in the villages. I am so anxious for the experiences I will be having. Packing for India was a breeze because they provide clothing for us when we get there. My whole suitcase is basically full of FOOD! I have the best mom in the world and she got me everything anyone would need. I will be spending my birthday out there on May 29th and in the Indian culture you give treats to everyone on your birthday. I loaded my bag with candy, ha happy birthday to me! I hope I don't get run over by the herd of children thinking this is the coolest candy lady ever! Once I spend time with all of the children I am worried I will have to be dragged back to the U.S. I will be living in a hostel and get to wear traditional indian clothing. Showering will be with buckets and I get to use indian style toilets. I have heard the mosquitos dominate in India so I will have a net around my bed and I will be wearing shoes to prevent parasites from entering my body. Tonight I will pull an all nighter in hopes that I will be able to sleep on our 22 hr plane ride....YIKES! Pictures and experiences to come, hope you enjoy! If you don't see me on June 15th don't be surprised, this is my new calling in life.