I was nominated for... Fish farming! I was completely bewildered by this. I have no experience in such a field so why was i nominated for it ? I was nominated for this because I have some horticulture experience. I told them that i don't have any experience in this field! They were not concerned at all because they figure it is something i could pick up pretty fast.
The Region I was nominated to was Sub Saharan Africa, leaving in July. Looking at Peace Corps wiki I was able to determine the two countries I will most likely go to. Those include Zambia, and Madagascar. I am thinking most likely Zambia because their latest emphasis is growing the fish production. You have no idea how excited i am for this!
Following the few weeks since the nomination I been pouring over anything I can pull up on Zambia. Made me realize I defiantly need to get some camping gear. SO... if you have any you don't want let me know and i might take it off your hands for you! The reason for this is that almost no one has electricity or running water. I will be living in a mud hut. Oh and I am suppose to average about 40KM of biking a day!! that about 25 miles roughly for those who don't know metric. I need to start getting in bike shape I guess.
Now the nomination has happen it seems to put everything in prospective. I am way more focus in school then I every had in the past, Doing a better job at controlling my money, It has given me something to Focus on. I have a goal in the future that I can chase down.
Strangely enough my professors don't seemed that happy that I am leaving. They say its a good experience but i have the feeling that they believe I shouldn't break up my education like this. I can see their point but i need a break bad. I need to get out and see the world, experience life a little. I know that i am young and not everyone has the same opportunities as I have so I need to seize them. This will give me an insight that not very many people will have.
Got my packet for the medical Clearance. Just looking at it makes me think its going to be a pain in the ass. I feel bad because i have to put it off at least a week because of midterms in school. I don't have any time to do a lot of running around. Or on this blog technically. lol If anyone has questions comments or advice It be greatly appreciated!
The picture below is one of the main attractions of Zambia! its called Victoria Falls!!!!! I might have the chance to see them in Person!!!
