Waiting on my guarantee form

Anxious. Excited. Pumped.

All of these words describe how I feel right now; I am ready to go to Chile and begin my year of discoveries! As soon as I get my guarantee form I will go to Texas to get my VISA. Then I will be set.

These are my goals:

1. Take every opportunity to see everything in Chile!

2. Make a movie (or at least a video) of my year to bring to life what I will type on my blog.

3. taste all the local foods.

4. Get involved in a service type organization or help others in some way on a regular basis!

5. Help with Chilean relief efforts at least 3 times throughout the year.

6. Don't be afraid to ask questions; I want to absorb as much as possible from their rich culture while I'm there.

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Today I found this quote and it made me smile because of its profound truth:

"THE SUPREME HAPPINESS of life is the conviction of being loved for yourself, or, more correctly, being loved in spite of yourself." -Victor Hugo.