This will be the last post in this blog, the end cap. I returned from Botswana 42 days ago and since then I have spent 10 days in Guatemala and 12 days skiing in Reno/Lake Tahoe. It would seem that I haven't had much time to reflect, but that isn't true.
I have found that in EVERY free moment my mind drifts to Botswana, I find myself saying, "In Botswana," more often than I would have thought. I find myself talking about the experience and learning from my own words, as if I didn't know the things I was saying. That feeling is surreal and vindicating. As if, my experience was more valuable than even I know,as if I haven't stopped learning yet, which is exciting.
I don't miss anything except the people. I don't regret anything at this point, either.
I suppose that to this point my experience as ended in the best way I ever could have hoped. As I head back to school I find I am apprehensive as if while I was away everything changed and now I feel a little out of place. I presume that will wear off quickly but it will be a major process of adjustment in the coming days.
From here I suppose only time will tell but I remain hopeful.
Signing off,
Love,
Tommy
Friday, March 27, 2009
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