a bunch of things in my life just seemed to fall into place to make this happen. the short list is as follows:
-i was no longer passionate about journalism and the lifestyle it would require to continue down that path.
-i had nothing keeping me tied down in one spot.
-i knew i wanted to take a year off after going through everything during college.
-for a while, i thought that i would maybe go to key west and bartend.
-while watching extreme makeover home edition, i decided i wanted to do something that helped people
-after looking into various volunteer possibilities, i realized to do something outside of the u.s. would cost money that i did not have if i wouldnt be making any my entire time abroad.
-i decided that doing something like this was the best opportunity because i could travel, do something to enrich others lives, but still live without worrying about money.
-thailand was on my first list of "top 6" countries i wanted to visit, specifically so that i could ride an elephant through the jungle.
and now im here, accomplishing everything on that list and nothing from the previous list i made about what course my life would take. and im happy.
Darling - I think it is amazing that you are doing this! We are all so proud of you - and its amazing to hear exactly why you are taking this journey. Such insight and personal realization.
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just so you know, i'm seriously considering doing this after i graduate. people keep asking me "what are your plans?" and more and more i just want to board a plane and do what you're doing.
ReplyDeletealso HAVE YOU RIDDEN AN ELEPHANT THROUGH THE JUNGLE YET?
YOU FORGOT 'FOOD'. THAI FOOD!!
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