Queen V

It recently just hit me that I will be leaving Chapel Hill in 2 months before moving to Rwanda in June.  I've known that I was leaving since October, but now that I finally started finishing up  all the logistical things like medical appointments and vaccinations it is becoming more real than ever before.  I told my boss  that I would be leaving Duke for the Peace Corps about a month ago which was difficult but such a relief. These last few months in the states are going to be exciting as my departure date approaches but also very sad as it's getting closer to when I have to say  goodbye to my family and friends. I've lived in Chapel Hill for  almost 5 years- the longest  I've ever lived in one place. Although I don't consider it to be where I'm from it's definitely the place I call home. I've gotten so used to my life here which in one way is nice and comforting but on the other hand has made me eager for change,  adventure, and a new experience.  Unt

This week I did something I thought I never would give in to- a cleanse. My coworkers and I have been  motivating each other to lose weight (working for a weight loss study may have been an influence!), so one of my coworkers suggested we do this cleanse to jumpstart this process. I have never been who has believed in drastic or strict diets (hence my previous post on obesity research and avoiding drastic changes for weight loss) but I became convinced that this would be a good way to start making healthier choices- ah yes, I didn't 'practice what I preach,' per say. I decided that trying out a cleanse would be a new way for me to challenge my body and to show myself that  I  can avoid unnecessary foods and additives as well as to clear out my body. Because this cleanse came with weight loss in just a week  I know that it will be a challenge to maintain it afterwards. In doing this cleanse I hoped to work on self control and prove to myself that I can make healthy choices.