It's Almost Here!

As I sit in Hilton Head, I realize how much I have been given. I was loved and still am by so many people. They have given me so much support and I am sure I will rely on this while in Northern Ireland. While I get ready to pack and think of everything I need, I get more excited. As a college graduate now, I can't wait to see what will unfold. While some of you have asked, "Are you nervous about being there for a year?" I think what we sometimes forget is that this is our first foray into the "real world". While we are doing things a bit different, I can't help but remind myself that I will not be joining many other friends or people back to college. This is the landmark that defines that I am a student no longer and means me shouldering me a whole different responsibility. I am hopeful that this time in Northern Ireland will allow me to grow into this grand step in my life.  I can't wait to see where this takes me! The international volunteers will be meeting for orientation, starting on Monday and it makes me realize how such little time I have to pack!