Hawaii has been good so far.  Lots of synchronicity in our little group (24 volunteers altogether)--no less than three of us have taught in South Korea, and I am currently rooming with a volunteer named Ben.  Talking with other volunteers has really helped put a lot of this into perspective; everyone is excited about one thing, nervous about another.  The fact that statistically half of us will not make it through all two years of service blows my mind when I see so many inspiring people in front of me.  Maybe we will be the crew that breaks the mold.