Staging Event in Miami

So its actually happening. I have packed two years worth of clothes into two bags, I have sold my car, I have taken care of all of the paperwork and BS that we deal with everyday. I have said goodbye to many people that I love, old friends, reconnected friends, and family members.

I am now in Miami after a day of traveling across the country and another day of meeting new friends/family members/co-workers (fellow volunteers). I was surprised to find people of different likes and backgrounds. Some are older with a full life of experiences, some are married, and some are right out of college looking for something meaningful to start their lives off.

We all reflected on why we are here and what we expect to get out of this experience. It was probably the first time that I was 100 % honest with myself and realized just why I was sitting in a room in Miami, FL full of strangers. It excited me and made me nervous all at the same time. I know that this experience will be hard. It will be the hardest thing that I have ever done. I think that is what I look forward to most. I want to do something meaningful with my life. I know that this will make a difference in many people’s lives, mostly mine. I am still full of uncertainty and anxiety, but I am happier than ever with the decision that I made. I was meant to join, and I was meant to be sitting in that room with 38 other people who are so different than I but at the same time just the same.
I am off to Kingston tomorrow morning bright and early and will be there for two days before I move off to another training site. I am excited to land in my new home and learn all about my new culture.