I've made a decision!

I know, if you've been reading my blog for a little while, you're probably thinking, "again?"

But this feels like sort of a logical point of conclusion with all the different steps i've taken on this little thinktank path of mine. because while i've been thinking and thinking and thinking some more, the furthest i've gotten is downloading a few applications for different places. now they sit on my desktop and stare at me every time i turn on the computer.

I've decided i'm going to focus in, and apply for education programs through Americorps. I'm going to focus in the western United States, in states where i can also take the opportunity to do more hiking, hopefully learn about backpacking.

I came to this particular point today because i realised while i was looking at teach abroad programs a couple weeks ago that i really don't have any teaching experience. I'm not sure i'll even like teaching enough to do it for an entire year, let alone in a country where i don't speak the language and know no one? (also, i'm feeling cowardly)
Today i was looking at teaching programs that are short term or don't require a certification, and while none of the programs through Americorps are working as a teacher in a classroom, they are working in the schools with kids, the kids who need more help and attention.

I promised myself i'd have in at least one application to one program by the end of January. It's almost here, i needed to make this focusing decision so that i can get a move on. Here we go.