rwanda bound

rwanda, a country that I've spent several years thinking about, that I've written hundreds of pages about, a country to which I had never been. until this summer.

while I found out the news of the fellowship that will help send me to rwanda several weeks ago, I am now just comfortable telling others about it. of course, select people found out earlier, but it's taken me some time to be comfortable with the thought myself. now that I'm in the midst of planning the trip and my research while I'm there, I've been forced to become much more comfortable.

the timing of thinking of all of this isn't necessarily the best, as I am about to take on two papers (research and writing) in addition to regular coursework and grading and teaching. nevertheless, this is a great opportunity and, finally, I'll be there.

I'm trying to stay away from all of those thoughts of how important this trip is for future research and how this really is what I'm going to do for a career. right now, it's time to focus on my work and planning.