Finally Here
Sorry to post so frequently, but I really want this journey to be documented in the best way…
I was just on youtube trying to find more Kenyan videos I might have missed in the past, when I just suddenly had the urge to cry. I don’t know how much you guys know about me, or if I already put this on my ‘Why the Peace Corps’ page, but doing something like this with the Peace Corps has been a dream of mine since I was seven years old. Though I didn’t have a name for it, “Peace Corps,” I had an idea for it. This is very exciting for me. It’s very easy for me to get lost in the technical details sometimes, like having a competitive application, or making sure OMS has reviewed my medical kit. Thus, it’s very easy for me to forget to look at the big picture, why I’m doing what I’m doing. Now that I’ve had the opportunity to, I’m ecstatic! I’m going to Kenya, and I’m going to make a difference. Though it might be small, collectively, with all the other volunteers across the world, I think it’s an impact to be proud of being a part of.
I really do adore all of you. I wish I knew people like you around my area. I hope that during our service, we can still stay in touch. I’m very happy to have gotten to this point with you and all your positive energy, so I’m definitely hoping for it to continue.
I feel like this is something I should be saying the night before I leave for Kenya, but I feel it now, so I just wanted to express this.
-Kortni
This is so great to hear. Your excitement is infectious! I am still waiting for my invitation.
I am so happy you’re so excited. It gives me hope.
Good luck! I don’t know if you have a blog, but I’m curious where you’re going, so let me know!
aww
By the way, I don’t know if you’ve been following my blog, but you should totally sign up for the World Wise Schools Correspondence Match through the PC! It’s so cute, a class corresponds with a PCV and sends them monthly letters! And you get to write all the kids and tell them all about Kenya! http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/correspond/pcv_enroll.cfm/
It’s funny you mentioned that. Last week, a friend told me one of the teachers she knows is really interested in starting that with me. I’m looking forward to it!
Thats great! What kind of class is it? Elementary, middle or high school? If you’re somewhere with good internet, you should record videos to send them. It’d be so cool to be able to show them your town and your house and all the cool stuff in Kenya… But then again, getting actual mail is super exciting.
I’m not quite sure yet. The teacher is a friend of a friend, but I believe they’re either in elementary or middle school.
I finally just read your previous post and I am SO happy for you and your family! And now because you can join PC with peace of mind that your family is healthy!! Congrats!! Can’t wait to hear more about your adventures
Thanks so much, Christina!
Hi Kortni! Great post! I’m going to add you to my blog under “Friends Blogs” if that’s ok? You can see mine here andreaflynnschneider.blogspot.com I can’t wait to meet you!
Hi Andrea! I don’t mind. But just a head’s up: I’m going to be linking to my new blog soon I think, so I won’t be using this one anymore. Also, I’m really looking forward to meeting you too!