CGA 2016 Morocco #3

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Hello all,
It feels as if the journey should be almost over but it's not even started. So far I have raised $2,500, so I need around $800 dollars more. Lately I have been doing puzzles, and concessions. Thanks so much to all the people who have contributed to me in donations, supplies and donations for the silent auction, it means a lot.  Before all the excitement begins there are a few thing I am nervous about and goals I would like to achieve.   
While I am so excited to go, there are a few things I am nervous about. I am scared to teach the kids because I don't want to be that boring teacher that nobody likes. I know that all the kids will be having fun but I want to make sure they are having a blast. I don't want to feel that unprepared. When I am unprepared I get really nervous and don't feel comfortable. I am excited to try new food but I am nervous for the food because of my peanut allergy. I don't want this allergy to hold me back from trying new foods because I don't know what will be in them, but I don't think it will.
I am not just scared about this trip, I also hope to achieve many things. During this trip I would like to make a lot of friends. There is always more room for friends no matter where I go. I would also like to leave a positive impact on the kids and families I will see while I am there. It's one thing to know your doing something helpful, but it's something a whole lot better to now that other people appreciate you helping out.
Thanks to everyone who has made this possible for me. I leave in around 2 months and will be keeping everyone posted day to day from my blog while I am there.  It going to be here and gone so soon so I am going to make the moment last.

Thanks,
Karsen

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