Next chapter

I was officially done as a Peace Corps volunteer on Friday, and it has yet to really hit me. My emotions are very unpredictable now. Some times I am so lost in thought trying to figure out what needs to be packed, given away, turned off, thrown out, wrapped up, returned, cleaned, and lastly thinking of those I still need a hug and farewell from. Most of them came tonight at church, from my extended family at Salem Gospel hall, and I swear they nearly had me cracked... but I held it together and only allowed a tear or two to escape. I plan to save it all for the plane and my 6 hour lay over in Puerto Rico. The poor people who will be witness to the waterworks!! Oh well.

It's been a journey to say the least. I loved it and hated it and all the emotions in between. It didn't turn out like I expected, but then again I don't really remember anymore what I was expecting. All I know is that at this point I wouldn't have traded this experience for anything else. I have no regrets.