Friday, August 27, 2010

Attraversiamo



I'm still sitting, and waiting, and wishing, I've just done it driving across the country with my best friend and sitting on my sisters couch. Through all of this time I've had to think I've never been so unsure of myself or the decisions I'm making. I have absolutely no idea if what I'm doing is the right thing to do for me or anyone else in my life. I told a friend the other day that everyone always talks about moving on and starting a new chapter of their life, but I feel like I'm writing a whole new book. Now, I'm in the middle of what is sure to be the longest transition of my life, I'm moving home. I have no plan, no job, no friends, just my Mom. For now I'm at the mercy of the Peace Corps Placement & Assessment Office to find a new program for me. I have no idea when or where I'll be going and no plans between now and whenever that may be. Everyone who knows me is well aware that my tear ducts are fully functioning, but lately I feel like all I do is cry. I always wanted to be so free spirited and care free, but now that I'm officially a gypsy and living out of my car, there's nothing I wouldn't give to just be home. It's like going on vacation and getting sick and wanting nothing more than to lay in your own bed and waller, except I sold my bed in Abilene and have never slept in the bed in my old room at my parents' house. A friend once asked me to pray for her, and knowing that I am not in the slightest bit religious, said she didn't care if it was to God or the wall by my bed. Well, I'm asking now for thoughts and prayers whether they're to a God or to a wall.

Cross my heart and kiss my elbow,
Love and Peace

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing


Today I’m beginning the documentation of becoming part of something bigger.
I began my Peace Corps application in September 2009 and submitted it on January 5, 2010 and today on May 22, 2010 I’m still waiting, all I know is I’ve been nominated for Program 154 leaving for Africa in October. I can’t wait to be invited to become a part of that something bigger that I’ve been looking for. Lately since graduation season began, it seems like everyone around me is asking what will I do next and I get mixed reactions when I tell them I’ve applied to the Peace Corps. A few people react with a shockingly joyous response but most look at me like I’m crazy or like they can’t believe it’s what I actually planned on doing after college that I’m not just putting off the future. Well, this blog is for those of you who believe in me and are supporting me on my journey.
Monday is my last doctor appointment and then the final waiting game of waiting for my “Formal Invitation” when I’ll find out exactly when and where I’ll be going! But for now, I’m volunteering at an AIDS resource center and lifeguarding at a summer camp. When or if I go to the Peace Corps, I will be working in Health Education and my recruiter has recommended that I get some experience with HIV/AIDS. So far all I’ve done is meet people with HIV/AIDS and I’m already overwhelmed by the number of people affected by this just in Abilene, I can’t even imagine what Africa will be like…

Cross my heart and kiss my elbow,
Love and Peace