The Hunger Pains Begin

okay, so. I figured I had an excuse to write about my trip to Africa because I think about it every time my stomach growls.

I know I know, its ironic that I am saying I have hunger pains and I am not even there yet, BUT I am taking my oral typhoid vaccine, and I have to take it every other day on an EMPTY stomach right before I go to bed. Trust me, this is MUCH more difficult than it sounds. I love my late night snacks, and I kind of graze all day when it comes to food, so having to stop eating at like 8pm is a big deal for me.

I tried to stop eating after 9pm for lent (I know, I know, I'm not Catholic, I just wanted to see if I could do it) and I was completely unsuccessful! I think I lasted like two days before I started eating my midnight snacks again. Anyways, I am just trying to emphasize the point that I am bad at restraining my food/snack intake, so this may be a difficult task to overcome while in Ghana.
I guess I will re-address this issue and update on how I am handling it, while I am there!

29 Days 'til I board a plane to Ghana!

Request Granted

As per request by my very large, muscular, scary, army-trained, etc. etc. brother, I have given my blog the name he wanted-Suzy's Happy Hands Club. Thanks Paul.

Anywhoo, by reading this blog, it means you accept the terms & conditions of this club, namely:

1. Accept the name of the Club/Blog-live it, love it.
2. Wiggle your fingers, smile, then say "Yay" before beginning to read each post.
3. Once you have finished reading, pause, consider what was said, and respond*
4. Pray often
5. Faithfully read and respond to blogposts
6. No fancy vacations or trips to beaches between the dates: May 14, 2009 - July 18, 2009 (N/A unless part of Suzy's immediate family)

* Start by double clicking on "outlook" or typing in "gmail" or "yahoo" into the search bar and opening a tab such as "compose new message/email." Once this has been accomplished, begin by typing in the email address: suzyriggs@yahoo.com , then pause again, contemplate upon your week, upon what has been written in the "Suzy's Happy Hands Club" blog, breathe deep, and begin typing.
Here is an example that may help you begin your first email:
"Dearest Suzy,
In my attempts to keep up, this past week I have...
Also, I must tell you, it has been great to read your blog. I loved to read about...
Sincerly,
Club President"


34 days 'til I board a plane to Ghana!!