The Next Step is...what?

Well there are 3 weeks until I am a SENIOR in college. I remember when that came in high school, and it was so exciting to finally be leaving Roswell and get into something new. It's still exciting that in a year I'll be on to the next phase of my life. But what to do?

As you all can guess and probably deduce yourselves, the semester in Brissie really just sparked a desire to see more of the world that we all live in. Yes, yes, I'll probably eventually get on to another couple years of school for physical therapy. But who honestly knows? I could fall in love with another country just as easily and decide to spend a few years somewhere. Point is, I need a break. A break from studying and books and grades.

So, Kelly, how are you planning on doing this? Good question! There are a couple of options I am considering at the moment. Let me know what you think, eh?

1) I just get up and go. I buy a plane ticket, apply for a work visa, and off I go. There's always something exciting about the unknown like that. Now, there's this program that I can't think of the name of that I could go through. Jack, if you're reading this, you know. It's the one that Bill and Tincher used! Think and get back to me. Anyways, this program helps you apply for your visas, finds you initial housing, etc. Obviously there's more to be researched, but it's just a good way to just go explore.

2) YAV - Young Adult Volunteers through PC(USA). There are a few different programs here that I'm interested in, both international and domestic.

• Gulf Coast - going to help with the clean up that is still being done down there. I could definitely go back down there if I have a way of helping out down there.
• Seattle, WA - the program really interests me. I'd live in an intentional community and work in health related and educational related work.
• Belfast, Ireland - there is still conflict between catholics and protestants. i'd be working with school children and senior citizens as well as working in churches.
• there was an Cairo, Egypt program that is no longer on the website that really interested me. if that comes back up, that'd be a definite possibility.
  

3) Go back to Australia. This is number three really because I feel like there are so many places that I haven't been that I feel I would be limiting myself to my first international experience. I don't know if there is another country that I could love just as much. I need to go figure that out.

So this is what I am thinking about as of right now. I have no idea where God is going to call me next, whether it's to the Gulf Coast, the West Coast, the Irish Coast, or right back here to Clinton. I'm looking for the next open door and going where ever my heart pulls me. I'm also open to comments, suggestions, etc. There's a possibility that I am missing out on something I have no idea exists. let me know.

other than that, I am currently focused on finishing these last few weeks of classes and getting ready for a great summer. peace!

On, on PC...

I received an email earlier this week from the UQ Ultimate Team. "The next season of UQ Ultimate is almost upon us...we'll start play at Oval 7 at 630 on Wednesday the 20th..." Let's see...20th at 630 Brissie time...I'll be getting read for class here at PC as that is 930AM on Wednesday.

I've been back at school now for just over a month, and there has been so much going on! I've been to the mountains for a conference, adjusting to life back in the PC Bubble, helping to elect the new President, taking 6 classes, and then this email pops out of no where.

I guess I just kind of assumed that once I left Brissie, my existence there would be forgotten. I miss it alot. alot alot alot. But it's great to be home and with people I know and love. The adjustment has gone pretty smoothly. PC is still PC, and that will not be changing, which has it's good and it's bad parts. I try to focus on the good, and not let the bad get to me. It's not worth it. My dorm room is covered in Australia paraphernalia; everything from photos to tshirts to coffee mugs to ticket stubs, I try not to let myself slip into this state of mind where I think it all was just a dream. It does feel like that sometimes. Like it all was a dream, a state of mind, too good to be true. Then I smile and realize that it wasn't and I can go back and be there again sometime. Who knows when??

I try to keep myself updated on Aussie current events; keeping up with people is the harder one. But I keep trying.

So that's the update right now. Life is good. I'm enjoying being with all my friends here. It's been great to swap stories and get to know each other again after such a long time apart. Thanks to all who still check this! Peace.