It has been a long journey since I applied to the Peace Corps. While the journey hasn't been all sunshine and flowers there has been a lot of rain but lucky for me I know how to use an umbrella and didn't let the rain deter my path. All I want is to to a volunteer so I knew no matter the destination my commitment would not falter. So after almost a month of uncertainty and some wallowing (love seeing how happy all my fellow volunteers are in China but still crazy to think I could of been there) I have gotten another and final invitation to serve as a Health Volunteer in the beautiful Central America country, Nicaragua!
While there remains a wait, I don't depart till March 2015, I strongly believe this is where I am meant to go. Also, things happen for a reason, some of those reasons take a bit to come to light and the spotlight has definitely shined down on a very amazing reason for my delay. I have a new job, waitressing at my favorite tap house brewery, whoa do I have a new appreciation for servers. In addition, I am seeing a change in myself I wasn't sure I was capable of in a long time. I'm taking chances, some may say a leap and while the feeling is nerve racking, I know it will be worth it. We can't alter our pasts, nor would I want too; I am who I am today because of the course that has led me here. We can't predict the future, sure do I know I am leaving in March yes, but why worry about something that isn't here yet, just have to live in the present. A present that I hope to continues to be positive and rewarding.
I've never taken sailing lessons, so do I expect the next half of year to be smooth sailing, NOPE, however I have faith although there may be downs I'm sure there will be ups to balance it out and make the journey worthwhile. So while I wanted my blog to divulge my travel adventures, for the rest of the year I will just have to share my experiences as I explore this world as a waitress, as I continue my passion for running + races and hopefully getting back into the book community as a book blogger.
This quote is wise and true but I'd like to add people can be hybrids of this saying, some are both you are blessed to have them in your life and day in and out they teach you, they inspire you and they support you. Remarkable people are a rare breed and I am so fortunate so have an amazing group of them surrounding me through out this journey <3
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