Blogging, who would've thunk it?

So, this is my first blog, therefore this is the first blog entry of my life. I feel a little exposed and nervous that I am going to be a sucky writer. Well, I will just have to get over that. In the next 2 years, I will try to keep my posts to the point and not mumble about things that even my parents wouldn't even care about.

Brief Peace Corps explanation: 2 year commitment, through the government, volunteering with kids (people do all different things though), I will be able to save up time to come home and travel, people go all over the world (I will be in Ecuador)....the website is peacecorps.gov if you wanna learn more.

Why would you ever do this? This question has been asked over and over.....the main answer is that if you know me as a person, you wouldn't have to ask that. But for those who don't...I have become a little attached to travelling after studying abroad in Belgium, I now wish I was a native Spanish speaker, I love kids (well most : )), and helping people makes me happy. When I am doing these things, I feel the most me: like it is what I am supposed to be doing.

June 15th: Off to D.C. to do paperwork and get vaccinations, then I am headed to my new country and life. Although, I will not fit in looks wise, I hope that after training I will be able to communicate effectively enough to converse and make friends. I will be in training outside the capital of Quito for 2 months. There is when I will learn where I will be spending my next 24 months, practicing my Spanish, and learning about the culture and my job.

I am currently creating a list of goals for my 2 years in Ecuador, some are fun, some are scary...it should be a typical Amanda list.

Thanks for reading! : ) Lemme know if I can answer any questions.