Staging flight booked!

I just booked my flight to Washington D.C. for my staging event where final logistics are introductions are done. I'm thoroughly excited... I've never been to the capital before, let alone the east coast of the US! Additionally, it is a nonstop on Alaska so that will be nice :) I am an "early arrival" since I cannot leave on the 29th and be ready for a meeting by noon, so I arrive on the 28th at 4:40pm. It's so great to start getting precise (essential) details! A facebook group was created for new volunteers as a forum for questions and a means of communication. There is someone else coming from the west coast so we are planning to hang out in the airport already! I know I have a lot going on, but it is crazy to think about how many individuals are preparing for a similar fate. Granted the Peace Corps is competitive to be accepted, but there are still loads of volunteers.