Hey did I tell you...

Chris has a Facebook for his documentary.

Check it out!!

Meet Travel Piggy, formerly known as Power Piggy.

Travel Piggy has been doing an excellent job housing the money I earn for my trip.

Since I decided on going, I've been really focusing on saving money. I pay my bills, my rent, buy food, and put money aside.

Between the money I've saved in Travel P and donating plasma (mmm, giant needles in my arm), I've come to the grand total of $865. I opened up a savings account the other day and shook out my piggy and deposited the $700+ I had in cash.

I'm well on my way to making this trip a reality.

Let's  be honest, seeing this face in a bank would be pretty intimidating...

Trailer for Upcoming Documentary

While I'm a bit slow with posting it, Chris has posted the trailer for the documentary from his prior trip.

I have to keep myself from watching it over and over. The more I watch it, the more I know that this is where I need to be and this is what I need to do.

I am so excited for Africa!!

Imagine Africa

For those of you that aren't familiar, a very close friend of mine is deeply involved in documentary and volunteer work. In September 2010 he traveled to Africa and since has also traveled to India and Nepal.

This coming year, he plans to go to Africa again and has invited me to come along. After much thought and soul searching, I have realized that this is a project that I would love to be a part of. So in 2013 I will be traveling and do much more than any silly Facebook post claiming awareness and concern could ever do.

I will be chronicling my weight loss (I would love to hike and not feel winded), fundraising, and contributions to the project. Please check back for more exciting updates :)