Never wear a summer dress to the doctor.
Why?
Because if they take too much blood for your lab tests you might end up in the hallway passed out flashing a teenage Asian boy your chonies and a right butt cheek.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
It's official
That is correct. After the long interview, numerous doctor appointments, piles of tedious paperwork, background check (yes, I passed), and months and months of anxiousness, my flight is finally booked. Come 12:45 pm August 17th, I will be flying out of California to Washington D.C. for the initial staging event.
O, maybe I should mention one crucial detail. I was invited to serve in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic as a Community Economic Advisor from August 18th, 2010 to October 27th, 2012 (-deep breath- that seems so far away). What a process it has all been. I have been waiting in limbo for so long. Now that everything is set, time is flying by. The countdown has begun.
(T minus 23 days) Not like I am keeping track or anything...
So "what now?" you ask. Well, besides the long somewhat overwhelming packing list I am busy trying to sort through and my personal finances I need to take care of before I leave (more like no finances), I am just trying to enjoy the time with the people I love most. Right now I feel like there is not enough time, but when you are leaving for two years and three months, maybe there is never enough time. You just have to leave things behind, follow your dreams and know that everyone will be there when you return.
Why Peace Corps? Tiny girl, big dreams to save the world. Literally-I am only 5'2 (on a good day) and I hope to be a leader in humanitarian assistance when I grow up. When I grow up. Does that start now? When you're in kindergarten they asked what you want to do when you grow up and you feel like that time is forever away. When is the time to start your grown up dreams? Twenty-two sounds good to me. Alright, veering off track. I have wanted a job to "help people" for as long as I can remember. When I was younger I thought my options were limited. Help people, ok then be a doctor right? Wrong, very wrong. Tried that for a semester and volunteered at a hospital in Africa. Lets just say I don't have the stomach to be a doctor. Now, I know there are so many opportunities out there for me. Peace Corps is only the beginning. Luckily, I have been blessed to travel to many places and study and volunteer abroad. This has also shown me the reality of the world around us. I am not too happy with what is going on and I hope to make a difference. I have many aspirations for my two years of service. I hope to gain the knowledge and skills to continue my education and work toward a career for the betterment of humanity. More so, I want to to have a direct positive impact on people's lives.
Peace Corps is a very unique program and during this economic crisis, I jumped on the opportunity. Sorry America job market, you are just not cutting it. In the Peace Corps, I will be taken care of for two years and in return I will volunteer my time, most likely live in a rural village with very modest living conditions and face numerous challenges. I am ready. Like many returnees say, "it is the toughest job you'll ever love." Well, Peace Corps, hit me with your best shot.
Right now, I don't have too much information on my assignment but I will keep you posted. Before I leave, I will post some important information like my address where you can send me mail (did I mention I love getting mail). The plan is to use this blog to keep in contact with all you people back home. I hope I can bring you a piece of the Peace Corps right in the comfort of your own home.
Until next time,
Think of something that inspires you, and do it
O, maybe I should mention one crucial detail. I was invited to serve in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic as a Community Economic Advisor from August 18th, 2010 to October 27th, 2012 (-deep breath- that seems so far away). What a process it has all been. I have been waiting in limbo for so long. Now that everything is set, time is flying by. The countdown has begun.
(T minus 23 days) Not like I am keeping track or anything...
So "what now?" you ask. Well, besides the long somewhat overwhelming packing list I am busy trying to sort through and my personal finances I need to take care of before I leave (more like no finances), I am just trying to enjoy the time with the people I love most. Right now I feel like there is not enough time, but when you are leaving for two years and three months, maybe there is never enough time. You just have to leave things behind, follow your dreams and know that everyone will be there when you return.
Why Peace Corps? Tiny girl, big dreams to save the world. Literally-I am only 5'2 (on a good day) and I hope to be a leader in humanitarian assistance when I grow up. When I grow up. Does that start now? When you're in kindergarten they asked what you want to do when you grow up and you feel like that time is forever away. When is the time to start your grown up dreams? Twenty-two sounds good to me. Alright, veering off track. I have wanted a job to "help people" for as long as I can remember. When I was younger I thought my options were limited. Help people, ok then be a doctor right? Wrong, very wrong. Tried that for a semester and volunteered at a hospital in Africa. Lets just say I don't have the stomach to be a doctor. Now, I know there are so many opportunities out there for me. Peace Corps is only the beginning. Luckily, I have been blessed to travel to many places and study and volunteer abroad. This has also shown me the reality of the world around us. I am not too happy with what is going on and I hope to make a difference. I have many aspirations for my two years of service. I hope to gain the knowledge and skills to continue my education and work toward a career for the betterment of humanity. More so, I want to to have a direct positive impact on people's lives.
Peace Corps is a very unique program and during this economic crisis, I jumped on the opportunity. Sorry America job market, you are just not cutting it. In the Peace Corps, I will be taken care of for two years and in return I will volunteer my time, most likely live in a rural village with very modest living conditions and face numerous challenges. I am ready. Like many returnees say, "it is the toughest job you'll ever love." Well, Peace Corps, hit me with your best shot.
Right now, I don't have too much information on my assignment but I will keep you posted. Before I leave, I will post some important information like my address where you can send me mail (did I mention I love getting mail). The plan is to use this blog to keep in contact with all you people back home. I hope I can bring you a piece of the Peace Corps right in the comfort of your own home.
Until next time,
Think of something that inspires you, and do it
If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one. ~Mother Teresa
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