I don't know a thing about blogging. I don't like to write. I've attempted to keep a journal twice in my life; I don't follow through. However, the thought that I may only be able to keep in touch with my family and friends via the Internet for the next 30 months may prove it be enough motivation to keep this little blog going.
I'm calling this the condensed version because I don't want to form paragraphs.
I've been making lists lately. I've made prioritized lists. I've even made prioritized lists with deadlines.
Thus, I'm making a list of significant events over the last 9 years that have led me to a pivotal decision. Maybe it's more of a timeline. :)
August 2003 - Enroll at Spring Arbor University.
Fall 2003 - Fun.
Spring 2004 - Love.
Summer 2004 - Summer fun & love.
August 2004 - Enroll in Ethan Morton-Jerome's Core 200 class.
November 2004 - Research Human Rights Issues
November 2004 - Present on Human Rights Issues, cry.
January 2005 - Take a 2nd Ethan Morton-Jerome class and audit a 3rd.
Fall 2006 - Do cool science stuff.
Spring 2006 - Present on cool science stuff.
May 2006 - Study abroad in Egypt.
May - July 2006 - Question lots of stuff.
October 2006 - Apply to George Washington University for Global Health.
October 2006 - Visit Rachel in DC. Really like DC.
March 2007 - Accepted at GWU
May 2007 - Graduate with a Biology degree from SAU.
May 2007 - Decline acceptance to GWU.
June 2007 - Accept position in NC teaching science.
March 2008 - Buy a house.
Fall 2008 - Grow up a little.
Summer 2008 - Take teaching classes.
Spring 2009 - Coach softball
Spring 2010 - Become a fully licensed teacher.
Spring 2011 - RIF stress.
April 2011 - Apply to Peace Corps.
May 2011 - Interview for PC in DC.
Summer 2011 - Accept position in Catawba County.
November 2011 - Turn in medical paperwork for PC.
December 2011 - Know how to teach.
January 2012 - Accept position back in Burke County.
January 2012 - Volunteer to coach softball.
February 2012 - Final phone interview with PC.
February 17, 2012 - Happy 27th birthday to me. Peace Corps invitation to serve as a secondary science teacher in Namibia.
Spring 2012 - Coach softball and teach well.
July 25th, 2012 - Depart to Namibia for 27 months.
Wow, that's 9 years!
Holy shit, I have 77 days before the next 2.25 years begin!
I'll be making more lists, more lists......
ps. these lists include people I need to see before I leave ;)
