Life in PA
Well, time if Philly was rough! I so badly want to turn around and go home. I miss John, I miss my family, and I miss Indiana. But, I am going to press on, and take that ultimate test of strength and courage. I am on my way tomorrow night!
So, what did I go through at staging? Other than the emotional agony of leaving my comfort zone and the realization of just how grounded I have become over the years, I have already learned so much about myself and about the 51 other PCT's for BF.
The training was at times dry, but necessary, and at times fun. Today we had to present as a group. I was in the musicians/poetry group, and we performed our own rendition of "Africa" by Toto. I played the stainless steel water cans, which I did quite well I must add. We got a huge round of applause.
I also have put aside negativity and sadness while around the others, to try to give this a fair chance. And my Dad wrote me a letter telling me to smile, so that's what I did. I think the others for the most part like me. They already know what a clutz I can be at times, and that I dig hashbrowns at a diner at 3am. I also have found two people who wanted to be running buddies in BF. I have learned quickly how to improvise and act fast. I have learned that sometimes others feel the same way and are too afraid to say what you may have the courage to say, so if you can find the courage to say it, you should! I am also the second oldest person here, and seem to get alot of attention surrounding my shoes! Ha ha ha.... gotta be me!
So, the journey moves on.... soon I will be writing this in French and telling you about how beautiful Mars looks and describing the sunset and night sky.
Check out my pics if you want!
Peace out,
Chandra
So, what did I go through at staging? Other than the emotional agony of leaving my comfort zone and the realization of just how grounded I have become over the years, I have already learned so much about myself and about the 51 other PCT's for BF.
The training was at times dry, but necessary, and at times fun. Today we had to present as a group. I was in the musicians/poetry group, and we performed our own rendition of "Africa" by Toto. I played the stainless steel water cans, which I did quite well I must add. We got a huge round of applause.
I also have put aside negativity and sadness while around the others, to try to give this a fair chance. And my Dad wrote me a letter telling me to smile, so that's what I did. I think the others for the most part like me. They already know what a clutz I can be at times, and that I dig hashbrowns at a diner at 3am. I also have found two people who wanted to be running buddies in BF. I have learned quickly how to improvise and act fast. I have learned that sometimes others feel the same way and are too afraid to say what you may have the courage to say, so if you can find the courage to say it, you should! I am also the second oldest person here, and seem to get alot of attention surrounding my shoes! Ha ha ha.... gotta be me!
So, the journey moves on.... soon I will be writing this in French and telling you about how beautiful Mars looks and describing the sunset and night sky.
Check out my pics if you want!
Peace out,
Chandra
posted by Chandra Leigh Paradis | 8:10:00 PM
