This afternoon I got the e-mail that said I was officially accepted by Watoto to come volunteer this summer. I've been getting so stressed out and worried about the details that go along with this trip, but getting that e-mail today made everything 100% better. To make the day even better, today was the last day of my winterim class---YES! Only just over five months before I leave for a country I've never been, doing things I never thought I'd get the chance to do! I'm so excited, and nervous all at the same time.
My feelings remind me of a quote from Armageddon, "Great, I got that excited/scared feeling. Like 98% excited, 2% scared. Or maybe it's more--It could be two...it could be 98% scared, 2% excited. But that's what makes it so intense, it's so--confused. I can't really figure it out." There are so many things I still have to take care of and better understand, but I'm so incredibly excited! The fact that I'm actually following through with something I've dreamed about doing for (literally) a decade makes me feel so good/fulfilled. There are a lot of people (mainly family members) who are "hesitant" about me going, but it's good to see my parents getting more on board with everything. I really want them to be a part of this whole process because...like a typical kid, I don't like doing things without my parents (hmm...wonder if they'll read that).
I'm starting to get support raising things going; writing/printing my letters, buying envelopes and stamps, and organizing names/addresses of contacts. I'm also trying to figure out vaccination and travel information. I'll be flying for myself for the first time, and I'll be flying to a different country--can you say intimidating? :) I feel like I'm rambling. I'm just so excited about everything, I feel like such a grown-up dealing with all this stuff which is bitter sweet. I just can't stop thinking about how different I'll be a year from now. I can't stop thinking about what I'll learn and experience while I'm over there, and all of the amazing people I'll meet. Ah! So excited!!
