You are brave...crazy but brave!

I can't believe how fast this summer went! I also can't believe that I am leaving next week. "So much to do so little time," says the procrastinator in me. I told myself two months ago that I was going to start practicing my packing techniques so that I wouldn't feel stressed about it now...guess what...THAT NEVER HAPPENED! It is a rough week saying my goodbyes to the first world and preparing for the third world. I spent last weekend in the Smoky Mountains and was able to clear my mind a bit as I sat out on the porch looking at the gorgeous view.

I have never doubted my decision to pursue this adventure. I feel like it is an adventure that was made for me. Yes, I am scared and nervous. I am sad to say goodbye to everyone. "You are brave...crazy but brave," says my big sister. I am worried that no one will like me and that all these ideas I have floating in my head won't work. What do I want to do when my service is up? Where do I want to end up? I am hoping that I can get these questions answered during my adventure.

After working at the Boys & Girls Club, my mind has been on overdrive on all the things that I learned and want to tryout with the community I will be working in. I have the best support system with BGCA and so happy our paths crossed. I look forward to working together again in the future.

My family has been super great through everything. They love talking to their friends about it and always ask questions. I am told I need to bring lions and giraffes home for my nieces and nephews. I will do my best on that one!

I hope you all will view my journey with an open heart and mind, and really reflect on what is important in life. Love each other, respect each other, and help each other, no matter what the color of your skin is, what religion you practice or what your sexuality is...There is not one thing that makes us more or less than one another. I have found that negativity takes more effort than positivity and you never know what kind of impact your positivity can have on someone else or even the world. 

I leave you with this quote that my sister-in-law sent me:

“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.”