Many adventures to come.

I can't fathom the idea of leaving in just 3 weeks.. there's so much left to be done. I'm excited and nervous about picking up my life and heading to an unknown country with nothing but my bags and people's best wishes. The one thing receding my anxieties are the current volunteers in Georgia and my fellow G6's. Everyone has been so helpful.. from answering the most mundane questions to the most atypical. I've bought the bulk of supplies I'm taking overseas and feel like I'm still unprepared.

I tried on boots for an hour today contemplating whether I really needed to buy a pair so bulky because boy were they hideous and clunky! I'm from California I'm not used to the cold weather, I'm going to be in for a real shocker. Besides that I've been emailing various volunteers for last minute packing tips and advice on what to expect and not expect. Best advice relinquish ALL control and expectations and just go with it! I'm not used to having NO expectations so I'm working on that the next few weeks. I'm just finishing up a semester of grad pre-req's and ending my three jobs. I'm so grateful that there's some light at the end of the tunnel! haha No really this semester was a great learning experience, I homeschooled my nephew and tutored this little boy so I go a chance to teach again. One thing I realized... it's wonderful not to be in junior high those are some tough years of agonizing criticism. This experience is going to be wonderful, I will finally decide whether I want to pursue a career in teaching or social work. I'm still pretty young and I decided that I have very little life experience and I think becoming more educated of other cultures will help me broaden my perspectives and will make me an excellent asset to a graduate program.

With all that said... most of my family and friends are ecstatic with my decision.. but there are a few looming in the background who feel I'm making an impulsive decision and that when I leave I'm walking away from alot of opportunities and relationships. I understand because it's hard to let go of things... I weighed all of my options before accepting my invitation and in the long run this is something I will always be grateful for. Life is too short, carpe diem, right?