To tell you the truth, I have no idea.
Back when I still resided in San Antonio, my plan for the summer was to be in Austria. Unfortunately, I was unable to take that trip. Therefore, I have been feeding calves here on my family's farm since March.
At the end of March, I started thinking about the next steps in my life. The conclusion I came to was to apply for the Peace Corps.
I submitted my Peace Corps application in the beginning of April, received more paperwork to fill out at the end of the month, and then headed to Chicago on May 23rd for my interview. On June 3, I was officially nominated to become a volunteer in Sub-Saharan Africa doing Agriculture Extension work. I am currently in the process of finalizing my dental and medical exams.
I am on my way to becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer, however, the service project I've been nominated for has a departure time next April 2012. So, what do I do for the next ten months?
My parents are bidding for my time to stay on as calf feeder until August, I have been requested to help out again at the Wisconsin State Fair, and I have amazing friends all across the U.S. that I'd love to live near.
Next week I know I will be in Wisconsin Dells for the National Jersey Convention, but after that...No Clue! Will I stay here at home, find a real or temporary job out in the world, work at State Fair, or become homeless and bike/walk/hitch-hike aimlessly across the countryside?
If you have a super exciting job, activity, or project that you think I should spend my time doing, let me know!! I am so ready for my next adventure!!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
A Good Read
After finally returning to the library with a list of books to look for, I was happy to come home with the first one on my list, The Immigrants by Howard Fast. I have yet to finish the novel, however, this fantastic historical story has drawn me in and I feel as though I am living with the characters as I am lead through their lives. All of the reviews for this book truthfully tell how wonderful it is.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
High Rises to Gravel Roads
Within the course of two days, I drove on back roads in the country as well as rode the subway in the city of Chicago.
This past Monday I took a short trip to Chicago for my interview that will help determine what I will be doing in the near future and where I will be doing it! After being at home for some time, driving in the city again was almost strange to me! Not to mention the drivers in Chicago are much different than those in San Antonio.
On my walk to my interview it was really interesting to walk downtown in my professional dress and not feel completely out of place. I was sharing the sidewalk with many others who were on their lunch breaks or heading back to their work downtown. I do have to say though that anyone would know I was out of town just by looking at my phone! My old Motorola flip phone did not fit in well with IPhones and other Smartphones. Oh well, I do believe I had a successful interview (no matter what my phone looks like) and am excited to learn what comes next.
After enjoying downtown, I jumped on the Blue Line and headed back to meet up with my friend's husband. We spent the rest of the afternoon at the movies and out on a walk with dog, Titan, while Kayla was busy at school. Italian was on the menu for supper and great conversation before slipping away to super sleep!
Tuesday began a most beautiful day! The sun was out and it wasn't too warm with a nice slight breeze. Breakfast of rolls, pastries, and donuts from a nearby bakery as well as coffee and tea from the coffee shop K works at was very delicious and enjoyed out on the patio. Another short walk with Mr. Titan and it was time for me to head back west.
If I could say one thing that Illinois could do away with, I would say TOLLS!! On I-88, I had to pay $5-$6 dollars for a stretch of 45-65 miles. But it was worth it as I was able to meet up with three of my friends with whom I attended K-State. It was so great to meet to catch up and chat and enjoy a little time together!
Soon it was time to head home and on my way north I was able to travel on a two mile stretch of a good old gravel road. From Tollways to gravel roads, its amazing where my life takes me! Just a simple visit to friends can become an interesting journey along the way!
This past Monday I took a short trip to Chicago for my interview that will help determine what I will be doing in the near future and where I will be doing it! After being at home for some time, driving in the city again was almost strange to me! Not to mention the drivers in Chicago are much different than those in San Antonio.
On my walk to my interview it was really interesting to walk downtown in my professional dress and not feel completely out of place. I was sharing the sidewalk with many others who were on their lunch breaks or heading back to their work downtown. I do have to say though that anyone would know I was out of town just by looking at my phone! My old Motorola flip phone did not fit in well with IPhones and other Smartphones. Oh well, I do believe I had a successful interview (no matter what my phone looks like) and am excited to learn what comes next.
After enjoying downtown, I jumped on the Blue Line and headed back to meet up with my friend's husband. We spent the rest of the afternoon at the movies and out on a walk with dog, Titan, while Kayla was busy at school. Italian was on the menu for supper and great conversation before slipping away to super sleep!
Tuesday began a most beautiful day! The sun was out and it wasn't too warm with a nice slight breeze. Breakfast of rolls, pastries, and donuts from a nearby bakery as well as coffee and tea from the coffee shop K works at was very delicious and enjoyed out on the patio. Another short walk with Mr. Titan and it was time for me to head back west.
If I could say one thing that Illinois could do away with, I would say TOLLS!! On I-88, I had to pay $5-$6 dollars for a stretch of 45-65 miles. But it was worth it as I was able to meet up with three of my friends with whom I attended K-State. It was so great to meet to catch up and chat and enjoy a little time together!
Soon it was time to head home and on my way north I was able to travel on a two mile stretch of a good old gravel road. From Tollways to gravel roads, its amazing where my life takes me! Just a simple visit to friends can become an interesting journey along the way!
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