And so it begins...
I've been doing a lot of research lately and have almost officially decided that I am going to join the Peace Corps. The specs sound pretty amazing and it's just what I've been looking for, a way to get out of my apartment, out of Orlando and help out other people around the world. Doesn't hurt that I get to travel in order to do so. But now that I've made this decision, I have peope telling me that it's the wrong thing to do and that is deheartening. I feel that I can accomplish something for the greater good while building my photography portfolio. In fact everything about it makes me want to hop on a plane now and start training, except one thing, my friends and family. That is honestly the one thing that has me actually contemplating. If I feel lonely now, here in the midst of my family and most of my friends, how will I survive so far away? But I think it's time.
Time to let go, time to get out on my own and live more than an hour away from the family that raised me. Time for me to realize just how much they mean to me, as they say absense makes the heart grow fonder. Truth is, I think there's only one person that could get me to change my mind, if he were to ask me to stay, I would. But I do not feel the chances of that happening are great.
I bought storage bins today and started packing things in them. Time to slowly take everything to the storage facility and arrange things so that everything will fit.
Tomorrow I start the application process and next week I am attending orientation for working with at-risk kids in Parramore and possibly another orientation for teaching literacy. I want to work with the youth of whichever country I choose and empower them. I can see their faces now and I can't wait to meet them.
Never before in my life have I felt this strongly that I'm making the right decision. The Holy Spirit is my guide and I shall listen to what He has to say and move when He says move. If I'm already experiencing opposition like this, I feel confident that I am on the right path.
Missing him and wishing we were together.
LIFE IS CALLING. HOW FAR WILL YOU GO?
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