One Month

I leave for the Dominican Republic in one month to begin my training as a Peace Corps Volunteer. My sector is Community Economic Development, and my title is Community Economic Adviser. What this entails exactly remains to be seen. Regardless, I am really excited to go, and can't wait for September 13. I get asked all sorts of questions now, so here are a few links that might help out.
The Peace Corps - my employers
Yes, the DR exists outside of Punta Cana. To understand how, both the US government and Wikipedia have extensive information. Both sites are useful in their own special ways. This country seems fascinating, and I've heard extensively positive comments about my future home from so many people, I can't wait to get there, and then let you all in on what I'm doing. Hopefully I'll get this blogging thing down, and put up some sweet pictures when I begin.