Adventure Awaits

This is going to be a quick one because I am minutes away from packing my car and hitting the road to the east side of the state. However I wanted to take a couple of minutes and write my last post from the U.S until I return. During our three weeks of departure we had to write a poem about ourselves using the 'I am' format, and while I was overly excited to share with my classmates and future travel partners all about me, we all had to and during it all we all had a common trend. Little did we know though that our professors said that once we return we will see a transformation of poems from what we see and witness while abroad. Before I leave I want to share mine with any one who reads, and when I return I plan to write another one and see how it changes. Here is mine:

I am compassionate about a special population and enjoy a good laugh

I wonder why there are so many corrupt things in this world and why so few are doing anything to make a change

I hear the sound of music as a temporary escape from the high pace everyday life

I see people being fake to others to get ahead in life and other being genuine and not getting the credit they deserve

I want a world where everyone is accepted and embraced despite their difference; in my mind I believe everyone deserves a shot

I am compassionate about a special population and enjoy a good laugh

I pretend that people close to me don’t let me down or hurt my feelings

I feel an array of emotions and the ebb and flow life offers

I touch the sturdy ground of pavement as I run and train for races

I worry that my time here will be cut short

I cry over a sad movie, story, or anything really. My emotions are probably slightly unstable

I am compassionate about a special population and enjoy a good laugh

I understand that our time is precious and limited; I’ve learned to start following my dreams

I say chase your dreams, follow your heart

I dream of becoming a strong advocate for the special education community and a strong mentor for someone

I try to please everybody, but am learning to put myself first at times

I hope to leave a lasting impression on this Earth; I hope I make a difference somehow.

I am compassionate about a special population and enjoy a good laugh.

Lastly I wanted to remind myself and all of you the meaning behind the name of my blog follow through and although the lyrics of the song pertain to a relationship more than likely back in October when I began to share about my journey I wrote as to why I chose the title, etc. As I leave today my ipod has the song and I will listen to it as I fly to Africa. "Oh this is the start of something good..." 

 Please continue to send your prayers my way and to the group in which I will be traveling with. May we be blessed with safe and healthy travels and may we all soak it all up and enjoy every moment we are abroad. Thanks again to all of you who have shared encouraging words, prayers and well wishes. They will all be carried with me as I travel to Africa. Thank you beyond words and I hope to continue to share of my journey while there. My next post will be when I am in Dakar-- how awesome!! All the best!

Katie