On My Way

"Woo hoo! I'm wicked excited for you. And more than a little jealous. Good job, sister. Based on the one other experience I have, you're probably on your way. I see equatorial heat and large biting insects in your future, stirred with digestive discomfort and effing awesomeness."

This was my big brother's response to my news of being medically cleared for Peace Corps service. I wrote it down and kept it because I think he said it perfectly. He's the bomb like that.