In 3 months today, I will begin my Peace Corps service as a Volunteer in Guatemala. I am very excited but extremely nervous! Leaving my family for 2 years is the hardest part of this journey/adventure. However, I will make the best of these next 3 months and spend as much time with them as possible.
Also, within the next 3 months, I need to regain my Spanish speaking skills I learned in college! Although I will have an intensive language training in Guatemala, I want to start now and have a good foundation to build upon once I get there. Keep your fingers crossed! LOL
I am creating this blog for my family and friends. As you know, I am horrible about keeping in touch in the US. But, I hope this will keep you abreast to what is going on with me while I’m away, while also forcing me to update you all. This will definitely be an interactive forum for us to keep in touch. So please, please, please participate! Send me your questions and comments so I’ll know what you want to know about my new life! Of course I could just ramble on and on about what I’m doing, which I’m sure I will. However, it would be an even better experience, for the both of us, if you contribute as well.
Well, I guess that’s enough for now. I’m off to start a packing list, study Spanish, ask as many questions as I can to those who have served in the Peace Corps before me, and enjoy you all while there is still time left.
Thanks for reading! I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Love always,
Shantrice
