Today, for whatever reason, had 'AFRICA' written all over it. Don't ask me why, I'm just a witness. All I know is that it did, and I can't seem to stop thinking about it.
Africa #1.
I met a fellow intern today who started the program back in September 2008 and finishes in March. Our rotations overlapped and I had no idea it did until I met her. Surprise! We got to talking about what we wanted to do with our lives after the internship. Neither of us know EXACTLY, but what we DO know is that we both want to travel overseas and work with the malnourished, the underdeveloped areas, the ones who could really use our help. Neither of us realized that there were other people just like us out there, right around the corner. I told her I've been wanting to go to Africa for some time now, but have been held back mainly by my mother who thinks I will go there and catch some kind of disease (which is possible, I'll admit, but there are precautions I can and would take!) She told me she had a few friends there who can help me out. YES!
Africa #2.
She then tells me she lived in South Africa for three years.
Africa #3.
A few minutes after this conversation, I decided to walk over to the medical library to work on a few projects. I sign unto my 'gchat' and BAM! A friend puts up an away message that read: "Soooo gooood http://africarally.
(looks up at the sky and screams) "WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?!"
I'm thinking it's a sign. A sign to dream BIG and hold unto that dream, very tightly, until it comes true. And even when people try to tell you to let go of that dream...don't. Even if it's your own mother...make her understand! Or have her call me...I'll see what I can do.
Image above from africarally.theadventurists.com
Africa, Oh Africa
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
0 comments:
Post a Comment