I'm back
yeah, after a nice, long break from reality, I am back.
Back to the US, back to CMU, back to work, back to figuring out what the hell I'll be doing in two weeks.
Kenya was amazing. I had a bit of a break down the night before I left. I was so freaking scared to leave in the middle of my last semester...but it all worked out. Something about being in a thrid world country right before making a career decision really allowed me to figure out what was important in my life. I want to go back. I freaking miss the kids. I loved working there so much. I actually called home the night before I left and tried to find a way to stay longer. I hated the bugs, the smell, the food, the dirty cities, the illnesses...but I didn't want to leave. Between the kids and the culture, I felt like I was in the right place.
But now I'm back. Back to life with my car, cell phone, computer, fast food, drinking, shopping, and spending money on pointless other things. I'm looking into some jobs right now. Money is not an issue. Actually, I want a job that will allow me enough time off (like a summer...) to travel back to Kenya. I know that I have an education and a lot of experiences...but right now, I want to work for Americorps. No money involved there, but I think it would be a great transition into the "real world."
Anyways, this entry is getting a little long. I have a job interview tomorrow. Next Monday is my last day of classes at CMU. That makes me sad. At least I had a great weekend...I need a few more nights like that before I leave...
Back to the US, back to CMU, back to work, back to figuring out what the hell I'll be doing in two weeks.
Kenya was amazing. I had a bit of a break down the night before I left. I was so freaking scared to leave in the middle of my last semester...but it all worked out. Something about being in a thrid world country right before making a career decision really allowed me to figure out what was important in my life. I want to go back. I freaking miss the kids. I loved working there so much. I actually called home the night before I left and tried to find a way to stay longer. I hated the bugs, the smell, the food, the dirty cities, the illnesses...but I didn't want to leave. Between the kids and the culture, I felt like I was in the right place.
But now I'm back. Back to life with my car, cell phone, computer, fast food, drinking, shopping, and spending money on pointless other things. I'm looking into some jobs right now. Money is not an issue. Actually, I want a job that will allow me enough time off (like a summer...) to travel back to Kenya. I know that I have an education and a lot of experiences...but right now, I want to work for Americorps. No money involved there, but I think it would be a great transition into the "real world."
Anyways, this entry is getting a little long. I have a job interview tomorrow. Next Monday is my last day of classes at CMU. That makes me sad. At least I had a great weekend...I need a few more nights like that before I leave...