I have officially started the application. I filled out the first section- "Personal Information." This is not a big deal- name, address, phone number, social security number, etc. But it feels good to start it.
Part of me doesn't want to do this now. I am loving life. I love where I'm at, I love my coworkers, and I love my friends more than anything. But I also know that my heart & my spirit get unsettled if we stay in one place too long. Plus, this has been a dream of mine for awhile and I have to at least try.
Lately I've had some inspiration to do it as well-
I got back in touch with the original person who inspired me to do it. This is a girl I worked with a bit at a summer camp. She is the first person I really met that had similar goals as me in life and she made me feel less weird about it and more like it was okay to want those things and that they were actually possible to do.
I have friends that have recently studied or are currently studying abroad. I admire them so much for picking up and leaving what they know and are comfortable with to go somewhere so far away for an extended period of time where they don't know the culture, language, etc. They have done or are doing what I want to, but am scared to do.
I also have a couple friends who are in the process of following their dreams, making their dreams happen and it excites me so much for them. I am so happy hearing about their updates and how things are coming together for them. It has also made me remember my dreams and motivated me to take action on making it happen.
So to all of you, thank you.
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First of all, you are far from weird! :-) I'm impressed, amazed, and excited that you're beginning this journey. I AM TOO!! As a Freshman in college, my now husband and I separately looked into the Peace Corps - we were both unsure about the whole career thing. However, finding out that it is actually a pretty tough job to get without a college degree, we both put that thought aside. Now, 5 years later, we're married and have decided that nows the time. We too have only begun the process...working on the essays currently. I understand your reservations, it's a big move, a big commitment! Now's the time to go on your big adventure...it will be tough, but think of how excited you get reading about your friends travels and adventures and know that someday soon you will have the ability to inspire others!!! Good luck, and let me know how it goes!! -Jess (Cripe)
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the application process Jill! It can be very long and frustrating but just stay patient and I know you will be rewarded! You'd be a perfect person for the Peace Corps!
ReplyDeleteAw Jill! I am so excited for you! Let me know if you need anything!
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