It's gettin' real, y'all. This Southern Belle who's never left the United States has gone and done it. Bought round-trip plane tickets to Trinidad, that is. When I received email confirmation from American Airlines that I have, indeed, managed to buy said tickets, I was of two minds. First, I wanted to turn cartwheels in the apartment. The foot splint I had on at that moment convinced me that was a bad idea. The next urge was to find a paper bag to help with the hyperventilation I was sure would start any second now. The emotions leveled off and I just went about my day, slightly disbelieving, but mostly excited.
Earlier in the day I got an email from Sister Arlene, who will be my supervisor while I'm at St. Dominic's. She was welcoming and reassuring, which helped allay some of my nervousness. I look forward to meeting her. You can find St. Dominic's on Facebook.
For the details: I'll be leaving the US on Aug. 24, 2013, and returning Dec. 11, 2013.
I want to start documenting the trip, as it will be life-changing for me. It might be early yet to start sharing my experiences and (hopefully) insights. But today was a big step for me, so here we begin.
Today's quote: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." -- Mahatma Gandhi
