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Well, with only a year to go, I have thought about what I would like to do when I get home. One thing being here has made me realize is that I never really was chasing what I wanted to do when I was at home or experiencing everything I could have. Heck, people travel the world to see San Francisco and I have barely explored it. One of the reasons I joined the Peace Corps was to travel afterwards... so you may all be surprised to find out I am not planning on that now. Truth is, when I came here I was not as confident in my abilities as I am leaving. I never would have (before) ventured out to some foreign speaking country on my own. Now, I will. So, after living in a rural area for so long, I am not wanting to travel on a budget on my way home. I want to get home to a bathtub and a flushing toilet knowing that in two years, I can save and go wherever I want on vacation again. So, I intend on getting out there much more and not falling back into the general "rut" of life. I have been writing down all sorts of things I have always wanted to do, to complete when I get home.
Currently my list includes: -taking a matting/framing class for all my cross-stitch work
-getting my EMT/Paramedic Certification
-getting my pilots instrument liscence
-taking a cooking class in the city
-taking a dance class
AND...
Most importantly, I have decided to go back to college and get my administrative credential. Being here has really made me appreciate CSDF (the school for the deaf, Fremont) and I would like to go back there and work. Maybe, I can work my way up to become the case manager for special needs (although, I would have some pretty big shoes to fill and am not sure if I am qualified... but might as well try)
LASTLY...
I think, after this, I am ready to settle down. The parental instinct has been kicking in (ok, to all the guys I've dated... no freaking out... smile) and I would like to become a foster parent or even adopt... but I can't do that till I am settled so I would like to start saving and looking to buy a house. |
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