Hey everyone, I suppose I can't delay this blog posting any longer but find myself packing and posting a little later than I should be.
The past several months I haven't gotten as good of a chance as I should have to look forward to, or to get excited about leaving, with classes and finals still in front of me. After cramming for a week, I've been home for just over four days now and I can't believe I'll be crossing through security in half a day. The past several days have allowed me time to appreciate family, friends, and well deserved time off, which has gotten me thinking about what's really important. My family and friends primarily, and one of the important things about these people is the person they have helped me to become today, and more importantly someone I want them to be proud of tomorrow.
Going to South Africa is something I have wanted to do for several years now, and the opportunity to volunteer and take a class was simply too good to pass up. Volunteering is something that I really do value and I think taking time to help others, or better others, is something an Individualistic nation often forgets. I do not think there is a single aspect of this three week opportunity I am not extremely excited about and feel like I will learn as much about myself as I will about the people and culture of South Africa.
Well I plan on getting back to playing some family games and possibly even packing.
Airport in 12 hours, Merry Christmas,
Scott
