An Enchanted Life

Preparing myself to embark on another adventure in this dance of life.  After landing a professional post-undergraduate job working in administration at an international school and living back in Minnesota again for one year – it’s about time I hop back onto a plain for another blog-worthy experience.  Fully equipped with my new camera, some ACT Prep resources, and my journal – I hope to make the most of this wild journey to Changsha, China 

A few weeks back I was chatting with a co-worker who was telling me about her exciting summer plans of teaching an ACT Prep course in China for the summer.  I responded with “Wow that is so great!  I’d love to go to China someday.”  Her response was “Well you should come with me!  I am looking for another teacher to come to help teach the class.”  My mind suddenly switched gears and I immediately say “Yeah, I should.  Why not?!” 

I had plenty of doubts about my ability to swing it, because it meant getting 2 ½ weeks off of work.  I am the coordinator of a Short-Term Turkey Program that we are launching this summer; which begins as soon as I return.  Thankfully my boss is all about the professional development and lifetime experiences and graciously allowed me to take the opportunity to go. 

That sets up the story of why I am 3 weeks later rushing around to get my visa, plan a syllabus and some lessons, pack my bags, and anxiously awaiting the day of takeoff.  I refrained from convincing myself that this would all actually happen until my visa went through and my flight was confirmed.  Both of those steps have now been completed, so that settled it - I am going to China! 

When telling one of my friends my latest travel plans, her response was “you lead an enchanted life.”  My hope is to inspire some charm in yours as well and I hope you enjoy following me on my journey to the East through my thoughts, words, and photos.  It is my pleasure to take you along for this enchanting ride J