I have to thank my friend Chuck for reminding me about the Peace Corps. He mentioned to me on Friday night that he was looking into joining it. I have thought about doing this before, but I always had something going on-some excuse. I was either in a relationship or just had other reasons. Now I'm thinking about it. I love to be able to volunteer and help people better their lives, and that's what the Peace Corps is about. The big thing about it is that it's a 27 month commitment, I would leave the country and I would also have to give up my love...Maggie.
It's a lot to think about, and I'm not quite sure if I even qualify but I'm going to look into it more. I am not saying that I will be joining tomorrow, however if I qualify, I would love to be able to say that in a year or so I might join.
I told my younger brother last night to "be brave". He is going through a very rough time in his life as well. He is dealing with the pain of going through a failed relationship just like I am. I was telling him to take the time off and to "be brave." After I posted my comment on his blog, I thought to myself, "What would you do if you weren't scared?" It's not the exact same thing that I told my brother, but it sparked a thought within myself. If I weren't scared, I would probably submit stories to try and publish. I love to write, just like I love to read. I would think more about what I can do to be the best possible "me" there is. Am I doing that now? No. I'm me, but not the me I want to be. I've really not done anything with my life yet. I need to go to school, and really that should be my first priority! Get my communications degree! Ack...I've been scared to put myself out there my whole life, and now I am out of excuses as to why I "can't".
Anyhow, thanks again Chuck, for making me remember that I have more options!
2 comments:
I am not good at giving advise but I am proud of you taking the courage to take a step back to take care of the most precious person and that's you...working on making your dreams to make them a reality. Every big decision is scary but I have learnt over the last couple of years that change is good... taking "healthy" risks is the path to personal growth and transformation. I have always admired your passion to help others in need. I wish I had half the passion you have. As I was telling you on my "blog" that I never got to finish, it took me going through a painful separation to take a step back and make a decision. I was either going to be a bitter person and learn to hate or be thankful for the new opportunity, learn to forgive and take the break to take care of me and right now I can tell you that I don't regret the past but I am thankful for the promising future. Maggie will be fine..she has a home whenever you take the next leap..from your anonymous friend Welly :)
Any time sweetie. Your a great person, and have a huge heart. You have a great life ahead of you, Just glad I get to be a part of it......
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