More Pictures!

pretty sun!
FUNGUS!
Below the Summit of Stairs Mountain
Ernie (my awesome co-worker) and I on the Summit of Mt. Chocorua!
Summit of Chocorua!

Long Time Comin

Well, its been forever since I wrote here on this blog. I will say that I feel quite guilty about this and so here I am again. Here to tell of all my recent adventures and to show pictures to those who care to read/look.

Life in New England has continued to challenge and surprise me. I've learned how to ski, explored many summits, brushed up my expedition skills and become a better teacher. My capacity to be patient, have empathy, compassion, and understanding has grown immensely. Actually, this experience has been a crash course in all aspects. Who knew that some troubled kiddos and a New England winter could make one grow so much as a person. Nonetheless the journey of life is long. While I've enjoyed my time in New England quite a bit I will be moving on to new adventures at the end of May. I considered continuing work at Summit, but my heart is leading me elsewhere.

Today, I have a phone interview with a man in Kenya. He is named Peter and is the in country Program Director for a non-profit called the Foundation for Sustainable Development. On a whim, a month ago I applied to be the Program Coordinator for FSD in Kenya. Really, this was a whim and I thought hey why not apply and see what happens. Well, now im interviewing with this man and the outgoing Program Coordinator named Angie in about an hour and half. My responsibilities will include coordinating, organizing and working with volunteers that come to Kenya through FSD. Its such an exciting opportunity!

That said, I can't decide if I am more nervous for the interview or more nervous about the fact that I may actually be given this position, which means I will be moving to Africa for a WHOLE YEAR. This move will likely take place at the beginning of June.

What complicates the situation further is that I also have another opportunity at my door step to work for a therapeutic wilderness program in Georgia called Second Nature. The work is similiar to what I am doing now at Summit Achievement, but its a full wilderness program where the kids live full time out in the woods. I am leaving on Thursday morning for a 7 day training session. Both opportunities have me very excited and feeling blessed to have so many amazing opportunities. Following my heart will really come into play in the next couple weeks.

So, I have another month to fulfill at Summit and I am looking forward to finishing out strong with this program. Summit has been a great learning experience and has helped me be a more open person. I am thankful to have been apart of such a supportive community as well.

This is my update and I will write again soon with an update about my decision!