Farewellistan - thank you!

Big thanks to those who were able to make it for the farewell get-together last night! I appreciate the support and value the friendships I have been lucky enough to cultivate in New York.

I've definitely got some nerves and butterflies about my Afghanistan trip right now, but hopefully things will be as fun as the description here. Definitely preferable to the harsh State Department bulletins and travel warnings!

I'll do my best to keep posting updates and observations on the trip here. I've also bought a video camera and plan to post some video. Here's to an interesting start to 2007--may it bring success that 2006 withheld!