Tuesday, March 6, 2012

No looking back

So I sit in my room after my first day as orientation getting ready to leave in less than 4 hours!! I'm excited. Not really scared just hoping to get everything together before I leave. Everyone here is really nice and we all enjoyed our last "American" meal in the "states". I will miss some things. The hot shower I just took, cable and more importantly my family (my husband and Marley (my pup)). But here we go no looking back and ready to take the final leap. See you on the flip side:)

Monday, March 5, 2012

Full Speed Ahead

So last time I wrote it was before my big birthday bash! I went in to my favorite bar with my brother to have "one drink" to hear surprise and see all my loved ones. People came from near and far to wish me happy birthday and farewell. I was so grateful to see everyone and have a great time. But now it's crunch time. I leave in less than 48 hours. Tomorrow I go for training in Philadelphia till 7pm then leave at 2 a.m. for JFK and then my flight leaves at 10 a.m.!!! Whew! It's been a crazy ride thus far and I'm sure what I have in store for the future will be even more amazing. You may hear me complain or question my decision but I know in the end that I will be truly grateful for this opportunity. People ask me if I'm scared and honestly I'm not. I'm more worried about my husband and puppy than me. We always adjust to the moment accordingly when situations arise. So here I go! As they say in Rent "Only thing to do is jump over the moooooon!"

Friday, March 2, 2012

5 days in counting!!!

Today's my birthday! I'm so lucky that I have the opportunity to see my friends and family before my departure. It's a interesting situation to get ready to leave for the next two years. No matter what I do however, I will never be prepared for the experience I am getting ready to embark on. I was lucky enough to be able to spend the past two months with my family and husband. But I feel truly lucky and blessed to have this opportunity to go and follow my passion. I remember being 12 or 13 and watching Oprah's South Africa special. I knew at that point I wanted to do international work. I didn't know how or what I was going to be doing but I knew that was my passion. So here I am know. I've gotten rid of most of my possessions, made all arrangements and am leaving all luxuries behind. My father always told me in life we have to do three things in order to achieve a goal. Vision, sacrifice and work. I have had the vision for a long time, I am definitely making sacrifices and the work is something I have done along the way. So here I go!