into the “real world”….seeing that I am wrapping up my Peace Corps service here in Micronesia in the next two weeks, I have decided to start a brand new blog. After searching tirelessly this morning, I decided on blogger. Why? Its free and easy. Two of my personal mantra’s rolled into a blogsite. How could I go wrong?
We had a party last nite hosted at one of the Peace Corps Micronesia staff members house (thanks, Emy!) Lots of great local food, and possibly the last time that the Pohnpei 72 volunteers will gather before the great diaspora. I am anxiously planning and plotting my next move. Most ask where in America I will be returning to, but, even after 27 months overseas, I will not be returning to the good ole USA. Instead, I have a plane ticket (or multiple plane tickets) booked through to Kathmandu, Nepal (my adopted 2nd home), a scheduled GRE exam on October 25th, a plan to head to South India after, and a good amount of free time to enjoy in the middle.
The promise of adventure and new sensations is stirring my blood…addicted to the rush of travel, awaiting my next fix. Sentimentality setting in about leaving my tropical island home, thinking of all the people who I may or may not see again. Living on this island has been a great experience. It has truly made me astronger and more resilient person. I leave with the comfort of knowing that I will always have a family here to return to.
We had a party last nite hosted at one of the Peace Corps Micronesia staff members house (thanks, Emy!) Lots of great local food, and possibly the last time that the Pohnpei 72 volunteers will gather before the great diaspora. I am anxiously planning and plotting my next move. Most ask where in America I will be returning to, but, even after 27 months overseas, I will not be returning to the good ole USA. Instead, I have a plane ticket (or multiple plane tickets) booked through to Kathmandu, Nepal (my adopted 2nd home), a scheduled GRE exam on October 25th, a plan to head to South India after, and a good amount of free time to enjoy in the middle.
The promise of adventure and new sensations is stirring my blood…addicted to the rush of travel, awaiting my next fix. Sentimentality setting in about leaving my tropical island home, thinking of all the people who I may or may not see again. Living on this island has been a great experience. It has truly made me astronger and more resilient person. I leave with the comfort of knowing that I will always have a family here to return to.
Heres a link to a few nice pictures from Micronesia if you've got a minute.... http://picasaweb.google.com/JeffreyHDow/Micronesia
If your mind is constantly floating somewhere, you, too should float there. Go to where you think your life will be more fufilling.
