Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Reality sets in.......
Today marks the start of our 4th week in Kenya (the longest I have ever been in Africa at one time). It was my first weekday without any planned meetings or places to go. After a hearty workout this morning, I think reality finally hit me. I found myself standing in the kitchen, not quite knowing what to do with myself (as many of you know it's hard for me to do "nothing")- thinking wow – I really don’t have any obligations to tend to right this moment. I no longer have a full-time job, I have no school work to complete for my doctorate, huh, I am “free” to do what I want – holy crap, my checking account isn’t going to get replenished at the end of this month for the first time in over 7 years (panic, panic, panic for a few seconds). Then this wave of relief passed over me, my shoulders relaxed away from my ears, and the corners of my lips turned into a smile – it's all going to be okay (as my husband would say). I have only been here for 3 weeks and I am already involved in various projects and organizations that I resonate with and I have connected with so many amazing people. I truly know we are on the right path and everything will work out one way or another, as it always does, right?
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Hey Danielle! Just wanted to let you know I'm forwarding your blog to a friend of mine that lived in Kenya for two years (she was in the peace corps). Hope all is well and you are enjoying the comfortable (along with the not so comfortable--i.e., learning to live outside of your comfort zone) moments of Africa. You are brave and strong. Now, who knows what doors will open for you next? Take care.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised it took this long ; )
ReplyDeleteI love reading your comments - thank you! And thank you for passing my blog onto others. We are definitely living outside our comfort zone at times, and although it is challenging at times, I am learning to embrace every moment, as there is always something to be discovered and learned:).
ReplyDeleteI think it too this long for reality to set in because I have been on the go, go, go since leaving CO - shocking, I know:)
Be well-
I can only imagine your short burst of panic at the thought of not getting a paycheck...I panicked a little for you while reading it! :) But I think by the end of your time in Africa what you'll have gained will be worth way more than you ever could have earned working for a paycheck! Glad things are going well for you!
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