I now sit in the MSP airport. I am excited, but apprehension is in the forefront of my mind right now. There are so many questions and unknowns, but that is how every journey starts out. It wouldn’t be a journey or adventure if the realm in which I’m thinking is predictable and safe. There is a quote that says, “Your life is measured by the risks you take”, which I believe to be true. Nothing would change and no progress would be made if people did not take risks and go on adventures. My risk on this trip is experiencing something completely unknown to me in hopes of helping me understand the world a little better which will in turn make me a better teacher, citizen and person.
Goals
-experience something new
-connect with new people
-gain a better understanding of a different culture
– learn about wildlife and animal cohabitation
-promote peace and understanding about wildlife and conservation
-pass on my experience to my students to inspire their own conservation service
-be open to new ideas and experiences
-embrace this time and enjoy
-do positive things to help others and the world around me
goals and expectations – original page from my journal that I kept throughout my trip