Anxiety

I just purchased my ticket to Santiago, I will have three days of orientation there, then be sent off to one of the following regions: O'higgins or qoquimbo( spell check) . I am already feeling very excited but I think one of the worst feelings before heading out is, knowing that you are leaving your friends and family.

Friends and family are the most important things in my life along with God. Sometimes I don't feel like even going because I'll miss my family and friends too much, I wanna know everything that is going on in Bellingham, whos dating who, who broke up with who, who just got a job, who graduated, what happened downtown, whos having a baby etc. I'm afraid I'll miss out on all that! ALthough I'm only gone for 5 months and maybe more pending on whether or not I pick up another job or not or continue at this school, it still is sad knowing that I will miss out on all that.

With that said, I also feel that this is the reason why most don't venture out and travel, or see the world. I feel a lot of us are trapped because they feel "comfortable" with where they are and what they do and who they hang out with. By all means, that is not a bad thing. This world is filled with all kinds of people and I'm not suggesting that its a bad thing. So I know that even with this feeling about missing my friends and family, I know that once I get there, I will not regret it one bit.

I recommend to anyone who reads this as corny as it may sound: If someone says you can't do something or if something is hindering you from not pursuing something, don't listen to them. Do it, listen to your heart and do what you feel is right. I promise you, you will not regret it. See the world, help the hungry, live life. Go at everything with an open mind and heart and you will live an extraordinary life.

Preparation

Preparation:

I am currently in the process of getting TEFL certified. It is an online course that I have found very helpful and my instructor is very nice and willing to give advice.

I am going to purchase my ticket to Santiago this week and am debating whether or not I should get a one way ticket or round trip. I really want to find another job after I finish my five months teaching in Chile.

I am slowly doing some packing and picking up some things here and there, but I'm not too nervous with packing just yet. I don't leave for another month.

Other than that I am just waiting to leave. I will truly miss all my friends and family but I am very excited and anxious to see what is in store for me in Chile. I am going with an open mind and willingness to try anything.

Greetings

Welcome to my blog site. I have created this Blog for people to follow me while I am living in Chile. Here is a little about what I am going to be doing there and what to expect in this Blog.

I recently graduated Western Washington University with a Spanish major. I was fortunate enough to have studied abroad while I was in college and kind of got the knack to travel more. I will fulfil this knack by traveling to Chile and teaching english to foreign learners. I am currently getting TEFL certified and will join a staff in Chile where I will have to create daily lesson plans and present them to students from grade levels 6th grade-12th. I will also have to have 10 hours of outside classroom time to either help with clubs or sporting events. I am looking forward to it and hope you guys enjoy all the expierences I encounter.

I don't know how often I will be able to update this considering that Chile is still a developing nation and they say internet speeds are present yet often times slow. So please be patient. I will update it as much and as fast as possible.

You can also reach me via Facebook or email at morsej4@gmail.com

Thank you all for your support!