I arrived in Atlanta, GA, today after an absolutely perfect send off from all of my friends and family (YOU!) Friday night my wonderful parents invited people over to our house, where I had nice visits with lots of people. Afterwards, Brooke, Jordan, and Laura were brave enough to host a mix of my HS, college, and Spain friends - it was a blast! Saturday was the La Crosse Beer, Wine, and Cheese Fest, and Sunday was packing and hanging out with Mom and Dad. I left La Crosse at 2:30pm today and arrived in Atlanta around 8pm. I had dinner with my great friend from camp, Joni - see picture! She picked me up from the AP, took me out to an Italian restaurant, and dropped me off at the hotel (AND helped with my ridiculously heavy bags!) First class service!
Tomorrow is an orientation to the Peace Corps, and Wednesday I check out of the hotel at 4:30am and will be in Guatemala by noon. The first few days I will be staying with a temporary host family, and Sunday moving in with a different family for 3 months in Antigua.
I've had a mix of emotions the past couple days, mostly good, but I'm certainly anxious, excited, and a nervous wreck all rolled into one (thanks mom and dad for putting up with that!) Mostly, I really am excited to start my journey, gain new insight, and continue to do the good that I can do. A very wise man said to me "Everyone is telling you to be safe. Take risks." That's the advice I'll take = )
Off to bed for tonight, I'll post sometime after I'm in Guatemala.
Way to go Megan! Can't wait to read about your exiting new life in Guatamala. I'm going to visit you, just so you know, so start preparing now, because I'm a bundle of fun and energy. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteRemember, being brave isn't not being afraid...It is being afraid and doing it anyways ;-)! I LOVE YOU!
ReplyDeleteI cant believe you are actually in the peace corps meg! this has been your dream since I met you. I leave on my cruise tomorrow (so excited) but i will send you a letter immediately when i get back. love you!
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