As I completed my last day of work at my previous job, I had a thousand questions running through my mind. Why was I leaving? What was I asking for accepting the Global Health Corps placement? I had a great new job and I was still getting ahead in my career.
If I had a dad like Grug, I’d probably not have signed the GHC terms and conditions sheet. And yet, there I was, a week later, signing my way to a scary path. What’s funny is, I probably sounded like a “cry-baby” to the other fellows. I was returning home and my work place was going to be close to my house. Nevertheless, this fellowship was freaking me out.
I am more than a month into my fellowship and done with packing for a 6 day field trip to four regions of the country. I am slowly getting less fearful and venturing out of my comfort zone, a feeling I am cautiously excited about. I am glad nevertheless, that am learning in all aspects of my life. GHC is showing me part of my tomorrow.
I now consider all my international co-fellows as versions of Eep. Daring to seek that light source! Lucky for me there are no saber-toothed tigers in Uganda!
