Monday, July 28, 2003
what am i doing??
Namaste, everyone! This is Bethany, and I just discovered the world of blog. Neat idea, corny word, but I'll work with it.
My current situation is one of panic & anxiety, and I'm attempting to stay controlled & channel my anxiety into healthy excitement. I am approximately 36 hours away from leaving my lifelong home in Grand Rapids, MI for Silver City, New Mexico. I am absolutely terrified...and yet I can't wait to get there.
A little context: I graduated with my BA in English, got married in the fall of '01 to Adam Lange and started a term in AmeriCorps around the same time. I signed up for a second year after the first b/c I loved it, and I still didn't know what else I wanted to do. As an AmeriCorps member I worked at a free health clinic & did event organizing & promotion, volunteer recruitment, community development, etc. all related to health. So, I got hooked.
I'm now going BACK to school (I never in a million years thought I'd return) and moving across country with my husband & 2 cats - leaving all family & friends. In September I'll begin the herbal studies program at the New Mexico College of Natural Healing for a two year certification program. I'm really enthused about the people there & the program & the warm weather, but I'm apprehensive to say the least about all the unknowns, and the fact that my nearest friend or relative will be no less than 10 hours away....
Tonight's my last night in my house in Grand Rapids, so I have to go take care of stuff and get ready to relocate. Next time you hear from me, I'll have a whole new life. Crazy. I think I'm insane...but at least my hubby's coming along for the ride. :)
Current read (I like this trend):
Twilight Goddess: Spiritual Feminism and Feminine Spirituality by Thomas Cleary & Sartaz Aziz
Thanks all - and I love to hear more from you
My current situation is one of panic & anxiety, and I'm attempting to stay controlled & channel my anxiety into healthy excitement. I am approximately 36 hours away from leaving my lifelong home in Grand Rapids, MI for Silver City, New Mexico. I am absolutely terrified...and yet I can't wait to get there.
A little context: I graduated with my BA in English, got married in the fall of '01 to Adam Lange and started a term in AmeriCorps around the same time. I signed up for a second year after the first b/c I loved it, and I still didn't know what else I wanted to do. As an AmeriCorps member I worked at a free health clinic & did event organizing & promotion, volunteer recruitment, community development, etc. all related to health. So, I got hooked.
I'm now going BACK to school (I never in a million years thought I'd return) and moving across country with my husband & 2 cats - leaving all family & friends. In September I'll begin the herbal studies program at the New Mexico College of Natural Healing for a two year certification program. I'm really enthused about the people there & the program & the warm weather, but I'm apprehensive to say the least about all the unknowns, and the fact that my nearest friend or relative will be no less than 10 hours away....
Tonight's my last night in my house in Grand Rapids, so I have to go take care of stuff and get ready to relocate. Next time you hear from me, I'll have a whole new life. Crazy. I think I'm insane...but at least my hubby's coming along for the ride. :)
Current read (I like this trend):
Twilight Goddess: Spiritual Feminism and Feminine Spirituality by Thomas Cleary & Sartaz Aziz
Thanks all - and I love to hear more from you
