One of my best friends at Penn State, Lisa, recently asked me to write a recommendation for her for the Peace Corps. And as I fill it out, I'm thinking about how I wanted to join the Peace Corps myself. But I don't think it is for me. And while I never thought it would be something Lisa would be interested in, she has convinced me that it would be a great experience for her.
That also makes me think about all the different paths my friends will take after graduation. I haven't spent as much time as I should have with Lisa this year, one of the few regrets I have. It's so hard with our schedules and she is also busy planning her wedding in July. But I can't wait to watch her and her fiance Dan get married. And while I will worry for her if she is accepted into the Peace Corps, I hope she does get in and is able to follow her dreams.
We all choose such different lives for ourselves.
And graduating is just the beginning. I wish I could do something a little more off the beaten path -- like the Peace Corps -- but journalism has been my calling for so long.
Despite that, I plan to do something different when I move to Maryland. I want to do charity work or help others in some way. That's one reason why I love copy editing -- I have total freedom during the day. While I was in Naples, Fla., last summer I volunteered at the Collier County Literary Volunteers center. I cataloged the organizations small library. It was so great to help others and a very rewarding experience -- as well as a way to meet new people.
I hope to do the same in Carroll County. Maybe volunteer at the library or the downtown arts center. Maybe I'll volunteer at more than one place. It'll make me feel more like a part of the community and will be a rewarding way to fill up my days.
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