The Decision

I think the last time I was so excited was when I was accepted to Georgetown, and yes I know it's four+ years later, but I still remember that moment and screaming at the top of my lungs in my house. This time, however, I was jumping around the streets in Chicago like a child in a candy store when I read the email that my life was about change, only since I am not a child I was getting very confused looks.

So to be honest, I don't know if I'm crazy or sane, but either way I'm taking this chance. Yesterday, I decided to move across the world for the next 5 months. I had an interview last week and then I found out I was the newest intern. I have never heard my father so nervous as when I told him that I was leaving next week, his voice was shaking and he just said "As a father I'm excited and nervous". It was sweet, but also a tad sad. I don't want them to think I am leaving them, but their little girl is growing up and facing new challenges and new choices. My mother asked me "are you sure you don't want to stay here and work on your career?". My response was a confident NO. I knew I would always regret this if I did not take the chance...so I'm diving off the high board and moving next week. Wish me Luck!!!

BTW- I learned about the other interns, whom I will be living with, below are their short bios.I don't know where I am going to fit in...After reading their info, I'm clearly the odd man out. Oh well! That just makes it more exciting.

Girl 1: Greek born in Zimbabwe, grew up in many countries including Pakistan, Russia and Belgium, just graduated from university in Scotland

Guy 1: australian who has worked in China, India and most recently in Kenya

Guy 2: Chilean but grew up in the united states, martial arts expert, Kinesiologist and Personal Trainer.