Woohoo. I've been nominated to join the Peace Corps. This means my interview did go well, my references were good, and I didn't emphasize my hatred of brown people (kidding!!). This is a big step, but certainly not the end of the journey. I don't know what region I've been assigned to yet, I'm assuming I'll find that out after I complete all the medical stuff (which isn't going to be very fun at all....) at which point I'll get another status change and be inducted into the lofty halls of the "Invitee". When I finally leave I'll be at the top of the ladder with the status of "Volunteer". Exciting times.