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.