This Man Called "Jack"

A few weeks ago, I met a man. I shall call him...Jack. Jack changed my life, you see. He made me realize that this thing I've been identifying as fear when it comes to chasing my dreams, was excitement. He inspired me to be the best possible version of myself, and be excited to be her. He taught me that it really is possible to make your dreams come true...and that all you really have to do...is to just go out there and do it.

Jack's real name is Gusmano Cesaretti, an Italian photographer who has spent his life doing the very thing that keeps him alive, and loving every minute of it. Now, any other time I would've just convinced myself that it was a mere coincidence that we ended up in the same room at the same time, eating the same exact meal and sitting right next to each other. But this...for whatever reason, ended up being that person who will change my life...forever. He's inspired me in so many ways I can't even begin to explain myself. It just is. Can't hardly breathe/wait kind. I hope it sticks. I'm going to have to make it.

I've been researching like crazy for volunteer/internship programs all over the world that would suit me perfectly. It's kind of disappointing, however, to find that the time I'm willing to volunteer to help others is going to cost me a lot more than I bargained for. The solution? Try harder. Research more. And just like that, I ran into this: http://www.volunteersouthamerica.net//. There's gotta be more out there. But alas, a website that actually helps you look for opportunities that won't charge you ridiculous costs for helping you find a program that's right for you.

After all, only we know what's right for us, no?

Photo by:
Gusmano Cesaretti