Posts Tagged ‘africa’

The idea of heading to Africa came to me at the beginning of 2009.  But now that I have an official placement with Kiva, $400 of vaccines flowing through my veins, and my resignation letter handed in, all the feelings that I have accumulated along this process have intensified. Where I was once hesitant, I am now scared. Where I was once excited, I am now ecstatic. And where I was once pleased I took the initiative, I am now proud I am following through. 

This got me thinking about accomplishments and whether they can be defined not only by the attainment of a goal, but by the dismissal of one as well.  Instead of constructing dreams and hopes, can we also take pride in deconstructing paradigms? (more…)