So I'm Never Going to Attempt to Write a Blog Again...

I think I tried starting a diary several times when I was young, and failed. Then I tried a journal for vacations. Then I tried the futuristic "blog." And guess what, even with the fun gadgets technology has brought us, I still can't regularly write anything. You'd think I would learn this by now...

Anywho, St. Bernard Project is coming to an end. That also means AmeriCorps is coming to an end. Yes, July 28, 2010 is my date of graduation. "HOLY COW" you might say. "It's been ten months already?" you may also say. What's going on in my mind, however, is a little more complicated. I have started wishing my days away, which is bad, bad. I really am not digging this project. There's just something about it, which I can't pinpoint. And this week, I have been separated from my team member plumbers and it's just me, the plumbing assistant Doug, and a volunteer from central Florida. We ride around in a small red truck together. It's less than adorable. It also probably doesn't help that I got a taste of my real life this weekend when I visited my man for the holiday weekend and it was wonderful! I just am really looking forward to my real life!

Then on the other hand, I'm starting to realize I may never see any of my teammates again. I will be miles and miles away from them, and when is the next time I'm going to be in the Northeast United States? I mean really, who goes to New Hampshire for fun?? (JUST KIDDING all you New Hampshirians on my team) But, as I was discussing today with someone, my whole life will be full of meeting people, forming relationships, and then moving on. I just need to take what I've learned from all of these people and carry on.

Also, the fact that I still don't have a job or health insurance after July 28 is a bit worrisome. I'm sure it will all work out, but I'm trying to enjoy the comfort of AmeriCorps as long as I can. I don't have to pay rent, utilities, health insurance bills, or worry about finding a place to live or clothes to wear! But I guess it's what makes life exciting, right? RIGHT?? I'll keep telling myself that.

Alright well, next Friday, the 16th is our date of departure. Then we have a five-day road-trip back to Cali, and then a week of transition, and then I'm off to try out the real world once again!

I will write one more with my closing thoughts of the whole experience.

So, until next time,

anne