some serious news and a cry for help
So here's the low down:
I am clear of iritis- at least for now. if it comes back it means it is a chronic/recurrent condition and i will never be able to go into the Peace Corps - in effect I will never be able to do what I have wanted to do since high school. I was put on antidepressants to combat the disaster this left me in. I am now off them too.
The good stuff: So because I am in this absolutely horrific 'waiting' period in which I cannot really make a decision to go forward I think I am taking a year off, at least. I am trying to manipulate the system to stay another semester to take some classes that will help with graduate school admissions. BUT
The REALLY good stuff:
I am going to Ecuador in January to volunteer at an animal rescue facility.http://santamartharescue.org I'll be there for 3 weeks. It is costing me $150/week plus food ($20/wk) and my airfare (~$800). If anyone wants to donate cash or bottles to help me get there that would be amazing or if you have any ideas or are willing to help (bottle/can drives, bake sales etc.) raise some money it would be so much appreciated and I will be sure to bring you presents. This isn't money going to me for a vacation, the $150 goes directly into the rescue facility.
Additionally, if it all pans out I will be going to Kenya and Beijing (and potentially South Africa) all summer to work with a non-profit kids organization. http://www.ocdt.org/. This trip will be essentially free for me, but donations of toys, books, kids (or even some adult) clothes and any financial contributions are all gladly accepted. Well, I can only take so much stuff with me via suitcases. :P
Those of you who know me know that I am legit and will use any contributions honestly. you all know about my medical issues and how much funds that took from me, this trip may bankrupt me, I just think I'll be better off in the long run doing it. I am trying desperately to attain some degree of what I had planned for post-graduation and keep from feeling miserable and depressed about it being ripped away from me. I am not the type to take difficulties and give up. I really thought for a while there that I couldn't do it anymore, and I still am pretty scared about the potential for losing much more if my condition returns, but i'm making it work. I might not get to grad school for a while. but if i need to, i'll get there. I don't see myself letting that disappear completely either. Thanks everyone-for everything
I am clear of iritis- at least for now. if it comes back it means it is a chronic/recurrent condition and i will never be able to go into the Peace Corps - in effect I will never be able to do what I have wanted to do since high school. I was put on antidepressants to combat the disaster this left me in. I am now off them too.
The good stuff: So because I am in this absolutely horrific 'waiting' period in which I cannot really make a decision to go forward I think I am taking a year off, at least. I am trying to manipulate the system to stay another semester to take some classes that will help with graduate school admissions. BUT
The REALLY good stuff:
I am going to Ecuador in January to volunteer at an animal rescue facility.http://santamartharescue.org I'll be there for 3 weeks. It is costing me $150/week plus food ($20/wk) and my airfare (~$800). If anyone wants to donate cash or bottles to help me get there that would be amazing or if you have any ideas or are willing to help (bottle/can drives, bake sales etc.) raise some money it would be so much appreciated and I will be sure to bring you presents. This isn't money going to me for a vacation, the $150 goes directly into the rescue facility.
Additionally, if it all pans out I will be going to Kenya and Beijing (and potentially South Africa) all summer to work with a non-profit kids organization. http://www.ocdt.org/. This trip will be essentially free for me, but donations of toys, books, kids (or even some adult) clothes and any financial contributions are all gladly accepted. Well, I can only take so much stuff with me via suitcases. :P
Those of you who know me know that I am legit and will use any contributions honestly. you all know about my medical issues and how much funds that took from me, this trip may bankrupt me, I just think I'll be better off in the long run doing it. I am trying desperately to attain some degree of what I had planned for post-graduation and keep from feeling miserable and depressed about it being ripped away from me. I am not the type to take difficulties and give up. I really thought for a while there that I couldn't do it anymore, and I still am pretty scared about the potential for losing much more if my condition returns, but i'm making it work. I might not get to grad school for a while. but if i need to, i'll get there. I don't see myself letting that disappear completely either. Thanks everyone-for everything