Feeling good.

It has been a little over a week since I was nominated, and now I know that the Peace Corps is the right thing for me. I've learned a lot about myself over the past few months, what with trying to decide what the heck to do with my life in the immediate future, and this just feels right. I'm so glad and so proud of myself, not to mention grateful to the people who helped me realize this. How do I know it's right? Because I'll be making a real, honest, sustainable difference. In the end, that's all I really want to do (with a little bit of adventure thrown in).

Now with that said, maybe I shouldn't be so happy quite yet because I haven't officially been nominated yet. I still have to get medical clearance and all that jazz. But assuming I'm healthy as a whistle (is that even a saying?...oh, I mean healthy as a horse), I'm going! I'm glad I was rejected to Fulbright Korea and JET. I never thought I'd be saying that, but it was a sign. A blessing in disguise, if you will. China? Vietnam? Nicaragua? All beautiful places, yes, but it's yet not their turn to have me. They'll get their chance.

I know this is a boring blog so far, but I'll keep you updated on my medical clearance progress. Supposedly, it is a big pain in the rear. That should be fun.

If you're interested in reading some great blogs by previous and current Peace Corps Volunteers, check out www. PeaceCorpsJournals.com. It has been my current obsession.