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!