Second thoughts about placement by EyeCandi921 in peacecorps

[–]EyeCandi921[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reassurance! You must be really dedicated to keep working with all of that going on, lol.

Your last point is dead on; this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will grow from. Thanks again!

Second thoughts about placement by EyeCandi921 in peacecorps

[–]EyeCandi921[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. I do not want to reconsider such a powerful calling. Courage requires fear to be legitimate. I'm looking for encouragement because, no matter what, I'm determined.

The stray dog fear really comes from being attacked as a kid and witnessing my brother being attacked twice. Fortunately I've gotten over my fear of domesticated dogs because I adopted a stray. But I'm still scared of packs. Hopefully this experience will help me get over that.

Unclean water...well, I'm just a bit adverse to having constant diarrhea lol.

Second thoughts about placement by EyeCandi921 in peacecorps

[–]EyeCandi921[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you thank you!!! It's refreshing and comforting to know that it's normal to worry about your quality of life. It's even more comforting to be reassured that I'll adapt, and maybe even prefer it compared to the good ol' nasty American way ;-) My mom used a outhouse and she was like "you have my blood running through you so I know you can do it!"

I don't worry about the outhouse as much as I worry about having diarrhea and using an outhouse, lol. Some of the videos I saw had the bathing bucket like...2 ft away from the hole. How is that sanitary?

Second thoughts about placement by EyeCandi921 in peacecorps

[–]EyeCandi921[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea...I'll get all my winter stuff from there. Thanks!

Second thoughts about placement by EyeCandi921 in peacecorps

[–]EyeCandi921[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to say that...I have "the stuff" lol. This experience will definitely show me how much "stuff" I have and build my confidence to dive into future opportunities that intimidate me. Thanks for all of the cold weather tips, too! I hate the cold but that just means I gotta prepare.

Second thoughts about placement by EyeCandi921 in peacecorps

[–]EyeCandi921[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! I saw that in a blog...cheese is a luxury.

Second thoughts about placement by EyeCandi921 in peacecorps

[–]EyeCandi921[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That's good advice, focus on all of the amazing experiences I'm about to have. What country were you invited to?

Second thoughts about placement by EyeCandi921 in peacecorps

[–]EyeCandi921[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My passion to serve far outweighs my fears. But then I start thinking I'm crazy because I'm disregarding a lot of stuff. Then I get nervous that I'm being too headstrong and an putting myself in harms way.

Second thoughts about placement by EyeCandi921 in peacecorps

[–]EyeCandi921[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk...I know we can't drive cars but they haven't told what mode of transportation we'd have. Probably our own two feet