Hey everyone!
I’m currently at training camp for the world race and was instructed to write about my thoughts on it. In all honesty, the first two days I was here I don’t think I’ve ever wanted out of something so badly. I wanted to call my daddy and have him pick me up with Panera on hand and go home to watch the Bachelorette with my mom and sister. The only thing that kept me in the game was the support money I have been given and reflecting on all the people who believe in me and believe that I can make a difference and that a difference can be made in me. How could I just come home and tell everyone, “Sorry, I know you all donated a huge amount of your money to me but I don’t want to do this anymore”? With the thought in mind that I couldn’t get out of this because everyone had already supported me, I was feeling more stuck than ever. The pressure was really laying heavy on me. I kept going for a few more days and saw myself getting more excited and more pumped for this trip. I’m meeting some people of real quality here who have given up everything, way more than I’ve given up, to participate in something that they believe will make a difference in this world and for the better. To go on the world race, it is required that you be between the ages of 21-35 and I think people would be surprised at the variety of people and personalities that could be found in this group. I am one of the youngest individuals here, but our team is also made up of school teachers, counselors, singles, and married couples. Already a prayer of mine has come true! I asked God for at least one sparkler to shoot off on the Fourth of July because it is my very favorite holiday and wouldn’t you know that a guy on my team happened to find a group traveling with fireworks and he brought me my one sparkler! I was so excited! Well, that’s about it for training camp. I’ve been instructed not to share the particulars so as to let it remain a surprise for the ones following us. I want everyone to know I’m safe and that I’m having a good time and that I will for sure be going on this trip. This probably comes as a surprise to no one but I’m one of the only girls in our squad who wakes up 30 minutes earlier than everyone else to go to the bath house and do her makeup! Even though I’m “roughin’ it” I’m still a girl! Thanks again to everyone who supported me! I’ll write more later!
