Day 2

Where would you like to be in 10 years?

Hm, I'll be 32. Hopefully I'll be out of the Peace Corps long enough to be well into a career that will take me far from my native Long Island. The problem lies in that I see myself in so many different careers and locations, I really can't say where I'd like to be. I feel like my life is one of those 'Choose your own Adventure' novels - I can truthfully say I'd be happy in so many careers, whether I'm event planning for a music venue, working on a campaign in DC, or as of late, traveling the world working for the United Nations and helping people in need. Because of this, I'd love to either live in a city like DC or Philly, or in another country traveling the countryside. At 32, I'd hope to have a significant other, but if I'm traveling that won't really be easy. I definitely don't want kids at that age. I would love to have some cats and dogs, but again, only if I'm settled living somewhere will that be an option.

I know, I'm indecisive. I like to think of it as open to all possibilities and flexible, though. Here's to the unknown!

Inability to update a blog? Check

I realize its been quite a while since my last post. I think the fact that I'm still just living at home, working, and really not doing anything considered blog worthy in my mind is the culprit here. At least, that's definitely my excuse. So let's see, Happy New Year and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I hope both days brought you and yours good memories. As of late, my life is settling into a nice pattern of going to work, volunteering with teens at the YMCA (depending on the day), having dinner with the family, hanging out with some close friends, and going to bed. Wake up and repeat. As you can see, nothing really to write about. I do follow a bunch of blogs though, so I know you don't necessarily have to write about anything important. But I'm new at this, it seems weird to me to write about nothing essentially. I'm trying to change this though, I really am. Hence this solution: 30 Day Challenge! I found this in a girl named Megan's blog (which I really enjoy reading so you should all check it out : Freckled Italian) and I think I'd like to give it a go. I don't like writing about myself really, but at the very least it'll give me a reason to get on this thing more often! So here goes... starting tomorrow ;)

Patience is a Virtue

It has now been about 8 months since I submitted my Peace Corps application. Well, 7 months and 27 days.. not that I'm counting. I knew there would be a long and tedious waiting period after receiving my nomination, and even after getting medical clearance, but exactly how long and tedious I had no idea. The last contact I've had was a little over a month ago when the placement office in DC emailed me asking for an updated resume and transcript. I guess making sure I graduated college with the degrees I told them I had is sort of important. Anyway, that's been it. I was also recently made aware that they don't send invitations until 6 to 8 weeks before your departure date. I mean, I guess it makes sense, but silly me thought that since my medical packet was reviewed and cleared so quickly, that maybe my whole application would be reviewed quickly too. Oh well, it's back to the waiting game for me!

Tofurkey Day

Happy Holidays! I am thankful for my family, friends, food, a warm home, shoes on my feet, a job, and my health. Keep those less fortunate in your thoughts.

Bated Breath

So I officially have a blog! I actually used to keep a journal when I was younger, so I guess this isn't much of a stretch. I will, however, have to get used to the idea of people reading this one as opposed to my deepest 8th grade secrets.


I pretty much obsessively read Peace Corps blogs all day, every day, so I figured I should get the ball rolling on mine. I always knew I'd keep one during my time away so my family and friends could follow my adventures, but I've found the pre-departure blogs extremely helpful and thought it'd be nice to chronicle my pre-departure as well. I must admit, I put this thing off for a long time with the fear that I'd start a blog, jinx myself, and get denied from serving. That is still an entirely plausible outcome, but I'm trying to live more optimistically. So here goes.