Less than a month

The countdown begins...I am under 1 month away from embarking on the most radical journey of my life: a 27 month camino (Spanish for "path" or "way") in the Philippines serving the U.S. Peace Corps. After beginning my PC application process in January 2011, it is rewarding (and nerve wracking) to have finally reached this stage. I finished up my first year of graduate school at the College of Charleston in the beginning of May and arrived back in Rochester last week. It feels great to have a solid month of freedom, but there has been no relaxation time so far as I have been busy with organizing what I need for my upcoming expedition (clothes, snorkel gear, backpack, etc.). As much as I am speculating what might be in store for me in the coming months, I honestly have no idea what to expect. Just trying to keep an open mind and welcome all the new people and experiences that lie ahead!