Hello Blogger! I'm not usually the type of person to write down my feelings for the whole world to have access to. I'm usually a more private, reserved girl who keeps a personal diary hidden in the folds of her memory. Since I will be going away to serve for the Peace Corps in Mongolia for the next two years I decided I keep a blog or in other words a public diary where my friends, family, and hopefully future invitees can engage in this journey with me as I travel to the opposite side of the world. But that's way ahead of it's time!
Today I went to the Peace Corps Send-Off Party. It was the first event that I attended for the Peace Corps. I had no idea what to expect really. Before going, I assumed it would be a formal event welcoming and honoring the new accepted invitees. I was a bit incorrect. The event turned out being informal and it was open to the public. The event was held at one of the buildings at NYU. It had more of a career fair aura. When I entered the NYU building I was very nervous because none of the people I had been communicating with had seen me in person. I wondered if they would like me, or look at me and think that I was your typical New York City girl.
The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (Aka RPCV's) were very welcoming. When I saw the section where it was entitled Asia, I ran over immediately and spoke to the representatives for Mongolia. I do not remember their names but they gave me a lot of information in regards to what to expect and they shared stories about their experience. From their point of views Mongolia was regarded as one of the most safest countries to travel to as an American. They stated that the people were very welcoming and looked out for the volunteers. I also had the chance to meet Anthony Trujillo, who is one of the recruiters from the Northeast region. I was excited to meet him because he too had traveled to Mongolia while in the Peace Corps.
I was in a room surrounded by lots of uplifting energies and excitement. Attending this send off party has pumped me up for my departure. I was more nervous and anxious than happy at one point upon receiving my invitation. Now I am ready to take on the world and engage in teaching which has always been a passion of mine. I cannot wait to emerge into a different culture, learn another language, and most of all make my mother proud. Peace Corps Mongolia, here I come!
