The Start of Something Good

When I woke up this morning, within a 25 ft. vicinity I had a comfortable bed, clean/running water, a bathroom, food, electricity, Internet, clothing, photos recapping memories, and a best friend. Many people in this world aren't lucky enough to even have one or two of these things within a 25 mile radius, and I had them in 25 ft.

I was born into this life, but many people are born into a life very different from mine. This is what prompted me to change the world, as much as I can. As most of you know I traveled to Belize and Honduras on service trips, and as much as I absolutely loved both of my weeks in those places, I've always yearned to do something more effective--more long term.

I always knew I wouldn't enter a 9-5 job right after college. Actually, I probably never will be at a 9-5 job, but that's besides the point. If you asked me a few years back, I would have told you my plan was to enter the Peace Corps directly out of college. And yes, that is still one of my dreams, but I can't commit to a 2 1/2 year project right now--it scares me. So after racking my brain a bit, I decided to look into Americorps. It was pretty much everything I wanted out of the Peace Corps, except in the good ol' US of A. And although everyone that knows me knows I want to live in a third world country, I figured I could start off slow instead of dive right in.

When I applied for Americorps I originally wanted Nashville. And during my initial interview, Brian asked me if I would consider other sites, and I blurted out New Orleans. I have no idea where that thought came from--I had never even considered New Orleans. But I'm happy I blurted it out. A few days later I had an interview with Unity of Greater New Orleans. And a few days after that, I had my third interview, and was offered a job on the spot.

I am unbelievably ecstatic about the next chapter of my life. I never thought I'd be moving to NO,LA, but fate acts in mysterious ways. I know God is guiding me there for a reason, and am extremely hopeful.

And don't worry all of you that know me as a third-world-loving philanthropist. That's still me. One day I'll get there.