Monday, September 13, 2010

Pre-game butterflies

Sports have always been a big part of my life. I have played in hundreds of various sports games throughout my 22 years of existence starting from around the young age of seven. Before each and every game, no matter how many times I had previously stepped onto the field/court, I would without fail get "the butterflies." That whole-body feeling of anxiousness, nervousness, excitement... when your mind is an electric bowl of waves crashing into one another, your stomach seems to have a mind of it's own like it may return your mac'n'cheese lunch at any moment, and the formation of words into complete sentences is a skill that has somehow escaped your entire realm of abilities-- leaving the only thing able to be done: to remain still and ready.

Imagine the Peace Corps as being my Final Championship game in the World Cup.. and these are my "pre-game butterflies."


In other news........
Packing is slowly but surely coming together. To pack as little as possible for a 2-year trip is quite an interesting challenge. There's the essentials, then there's the wants. The "essentials" are those clothing options that will cover a lot of different social scenarios, fabric being able to wear rugged and not wrinkle much, and enough clothing to cover both warm and cold climate types. The "wants" are those things that one enjoys the comfort of here at home and that will keep me occupied during the long, solo days/nights (books, hemp&beads, glow-in-the-dark stars...) Basically, most of things that one would like to take (coughmybikecough) are stripped down to the bear necessities plus a few little extra things that will keep me sane.... like my glow-in-the-dark stars. ;D

I recently purchased a netbook (a mini labtop, weighs 3 lbs) and have been working on getting that up and running-- transferring stuff from the old comp and whatnot. It sure helps having friends and family that are great at computers to help me, an idiot savant when it comes to technology. (thanks Ryan and Nathan!!) I wonder if I will have electricity or internet in my new town..

On top of the packing, the teary goodbyes, family coming and going, 5 million errand runs, and the last minute appalachian hikes and sunny bike rides... I am simply trying to embrace these pre-game butterflies and maintain the hope that things will work out alright. I know for a fact that I will give it my all, so we shall wait and see what curve balls fate throws my way.

2 comments:

  1. Hey Catlin i dont know how to use this blog thingy....lol..I hope u made it safe to Peru. I already miss u.

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  2. hahaha i love the (coughmybikecough) bit... glad you made it their safe! Hope everything is coming together fabulously in Peru =D
    PS~ try lomo saltado as so you possibly can. Salchipapa is good too (like hot dog cut up and on top of french fries----mmmm so tasty...)
    big <3 to my lady!

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