Since I’ve received my invite there are certain things that have popped into my mind.
1. I hope I didn’t screw up my passport or visa application. I’m usually pretty good at this sort of thing, but when I get nervous my focus on detail gets a little fuzzy. Since I overnighted it to the office I’m sure there’s plenty of time IF I did mess it up, but I’m truly concerned about it.
2. When I go to South Africa I hope I’m not involved in a car accident. That’s been a recurring theme in my reading about Africa. I don’t know the statistics, but the numbers are enough to frighten me.
3. I’m not overly worried about bugs, but I’m concerned about snakes. Yikes. Hopefully I won’t see any of those.
4. Not packing the right things. It’s not like I can go back and get it or get it easily where I’m at.
5. I hope I don’t freak out when I realize I really CAN’T talk to my friends as much as I would like. I can deal with loneliness fine, but I think it’s the lack of control that will bother me the most.
There are positive things that I think about as well:
1. I’ll definitely get a change of scenery.
2. I’m going to be learning a new language! I think that’s awesome.
3. I’m hopeful I’ll teach someone something, and on the other hand I’ll learn new things in return.
4. I’d like to start a club for girls/young women that works on self-esteem and life skills. I don’t know how feasible this is, but it’s something I desire to do.
I’m sure there’s a million other things I haven’t even realized yet.
Hey so I am super jealous of you. I have been waiting since May to find out where I am going and still no word. I have a nomination for SSA January health as well. I am hoping that I am going to South Africa as well. Here’s to hoping I find out soon if I will be joining you on the trip!
Hopefully you’ll be able to find out something really soon! I was originally nominated for November, but got pushed back due to various reasons. Just try to hang in there. Good luck, and if you wind up going to South Africa make sure to keep in touch!