"now is a good time to explore"

[samabraham]

so i'm under the gun, we've only got one week to go. today is the first day i've really thought about leaving, and about how this is going to hit me like a ton of bricks. i think physically i'm prepared, but i know that mentally i don't have a clue about what i'm going to do. not that four and a half months is really a lifetime, but for someone

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[americorps_nick]

All I could think of when you said that thing about raining in Ireland was "And rain will make the flowers grow..." which made your already sad post a little moreso. Thanks a lot, jerk :)

Melancholy?

[anonymous]

Forget about us for a bit and enjoy the experience. Don't spend so much time wondering what WE'RE doing that you miss out on what YOU'RE going to be doing. We'll still be here and you will change. It would happen even if you stayed home. SO, Let US wonder about the adventure YOU'RE on and let us be envious of you. That way you're freed up to have literally the time of your life. I'm sure Nick will attest to the fact that it goes by all too fast...and his was much longer than 4 months. Don't blink or it will be gone. So, suck it all in and live it fully. (Just remember, as always, you ARE carrying my name and even though you are a half world away, it will probably get back to me. :-) ) Oh, and remember the "any" rule. Very important in places that Americans may be thought poorly of. Maybe you can change their opinions. And another thought... remember your faith and to call on it when you need it or when you don't. It won't fail.
Love, DAD