The Package

So, as you know, I've waited...and waited...and waited. On Saturday, I practically tackled the mailman as he was doing his job. Unfortunately, no package arrived on Saturday. I had to wait two whole days until Monday! It was difficult, but a great lesson in patience. In the meantime, I was busy doing research on the possible countries I could go to, based on where the Peace Corps has youth development programs in Asia. I found myself prioritizing them and re-prioritizing them. My list of most-preferred to least-preferred was: The Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Mongolia. I was so worried about Mongolia because it is SO cold! But, that's what my gut feeling told me.

Anyways, I got home tonight at about 8:00 and checked my mailbox...2 envelopes...and a key. A KEY! A key means that I have a big package! How excited. I saunter over to Mailbox D (which holds amazing pieces of mail, always promising to have good surprises), and there it was! My Peace Corps Invitation Kit. I could barely contain myself as I ran into my apartment, trying not to drop the other envelopes, my bookbag, and the 6-pack of beer that I had bought on the way home (hey, it's spring break week...and my fridge is empty...don't judge, friends). I calmly removed my jacket and got ready to open the package. Of course, it's one of those silly envelopes that has the ridiculous amount of glue on it, making it almost impossible to open it smoothly or quickly. My eyes searched the letter - where am I going? Where am I going? Finally, I saw it - the Philippines! THE PHILIPPINES! Amazing! So excited! Of course, I need to do some research before I officially accept it, but I am pretty darn stoked at the moment. That was tops on my priority list if they were going to send me to Asia. So, I hope you all understand that I need to do what I need to do. I need adventure and exploration and learning and working, all in another culture. I want to learn so much about myself and others, about living in another country, about everything. So, I'll keep you updated on my official status, but as of now, I am 97.9% sure that I will accept it. More information to come...

Peace, Love