Thursday, November 8th, 2007...9:42 am
23 days and counting…
So, I find myself with more and more time on my hands as there’s even less and less for me to do at work, and therefore I also find myself catching up with some old friends and doing a lot of Guinea research. Nerves are starting to get to me a little more than they were before — I think mainly because I have the time to stew about it!
Last night Philip asked me if I ever had moments of doubt or if I found myself questioning whether or not this is what I want to do, etc… Honestly, the thought never crossed my mind once to wonder, at this stage of the game, whether or not I want to do this or will do this because I do and I will! I spent A LOT of time thinking about taking this step long before I ever even looked at the application. It was a welcome revelation to recognize the feeling of certainty I have. The majority of what I’m reading is reinforcing how difficult much of this experience is going to be, and I hope it will be easier to face up to those challenges knowing that this is the right thing for me for this stage of my life.
Anyway, I promise my posts will get MUCH more interesting and include MUCH less belly-button-gazing once this show gets on the road!! 
3 Comments
November 9th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
Katy,
How refreshing to read your posts, but mostly your “About” section on your past experiences as well as why you decided to joing the PC as well.
I related to alot of what you said and it’s very comforting to know that there are others out there who are longing to find their place in this world and to find a job where they feel needed and have a purpose.
I look forward to 27 months of discussing all of this with you!
November 9th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Hello Katy,
I love your blog! Like you, I just started one to update friends and interested people about my upcoming departure to Guinea on December 1st with the Peace Corps – I look forward to meeting you. Your “about” page spoke to me, also, especially the part about your job being great in so many ways but not particularly fulfilling. I used to do marketing for a mortgage company and I have said almost identical comments as you wrote about how I can help a mortgage planner go from making $3ooK to $350K or something but that doesn’t exactly make me feel warm inside. It will be great to meet you in Philadelphia!
Sincerely,
Candee Ramos
November 11th, 2007 at 8:16 am
Thanks guys! I’m looking forward to meeting you guys too! 20 days to go!
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