Asia? That's a big continent...where?

So, as of late, I have been patiently (or impatiently) waiting for my Peace Corps assignment to arrive on my doorstep. You may say to yourself, "What? This isn't news." On the contrary, I talked with my PC placement officer on Tuesday morning while standing in the dairy section of the grocery store, and I found out that they want to send me to Asia. I asked him, "So, does that mean like Southeast Asia?" He answered with a very vague, "No, that could be anywhere in Asia." It was clear that he had a specific country in mind but did not want to tell me over the phone! So right now, I am just thinking "Okay, Asia...Asia...Asia. What does that mean? Vietnam? China? Mongolia? Cambodia? Philipines? Kazakhstan? Kyrgyz Republic? Turkmenistan?" Ahhhh I don't know! It could be any of those places.

Part of me is very unsure because Asia was the lowest on the priority list. Part of me, though, is very excited for the chance and opportunity to go there because it is a part of the world that I have little knowledge of and would like to explore. Part of me is nervous for Asian food - I have tried to like it, but haven't had success! What will I be eating? Raw fish? Innerds of lambs? Eels? I am not sure! Part of me is curious and excited about the new kinds of food that I will have to learn to eat. Part of me is anxious to go to a place that seems so different to me, a place that I have no comprehension of what it may be like. Part of me is so ecstatic to have that feeling. Part of me is not wanting to go that far from home. Well, all of me is not wanting to go that far from home. Part of me knows that it will be okay, and part of me has doubts. Part of me knows that I do not want any more cold winters! Part of me just wants to take any assignment they give me, seeing it as a sign of meaning or calling. Part of me just wants to continue learning Spanish! Part of me knows that I have already been to three Latin American countries, and although each culture is different, the language and values are the same throughout. Part of me just wants this darn package to arrive on my doorstep!!!!

Good night.