"...due to programming changes, the program you were originally nominated has been postponed. We would like to reaffirm that this change is no reflection whatsoever on your candidacy for Peace Corps, but rather, independent factors related to programming. Because this program has been postponed until July 2006, we would like to explore a couple of possible options with you. "
"You have the option of either: 1) request to be considered for an earlier program, which may involve doing a different project in a different region, or 2) request to be considered for this same program, but departing in July. Please keep in mind that with option 1, the possibility of an alternative program would depend on the availability of an alternative that is an appropriate match for your skills and experience."
I replied back, asking a few questions about my options further. I was sort of taken for a loop. Sort of. Unsure exactly of what this meant I shot back a few questions. From yet another person, this time I think a supervisor, I received this:
"...1) If you decided that you were still interested in departing in the winter, I could continue to review your file and then attempt to identify programs for which you would qualify. However, this would definitely not be in the Caribbean region and would more likely be in either Africa or Eastern Europe, if anything was available at all. The timeframe that you would be looking at for these programs would be anywhere from January - March departure.
2) If you choose to wait for the original program which has been postponed to July you may do so. However, I cannot guarantee that further changes will be made to the program. I do not anticipate any changes at this time but when they do occur they are unanticipated. We try to minimize this happening at all but, unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, sometimes it happens.
Please be aware that Peace Corps can never guarantee an invitation and your invitation is pending further review by me for your skills and suitability for service. Provided all of this is without incident, we can look into programs."
So it looks like plans are changing. I don't know what's going on. I do know that the ftershocks of all this information have not made for a pleasant few days. Thankfully, just in time, my ol' pal Chris hollered and asked if I wanted to tag along with him to Houston this game. He periodically does something or other for his work during Houston Texan games. Hey, free trip, free football game. I'm there.
A few years ago my parents bought me for Christmas or Birthday one a 10-disc CD changer for my car. My life has never been the same since. I enjoy road trips usually, and since me and my car have seen plenty in the days since, the 10 disc CD changer has become a staple of setting the mood for the day, a la Nicholson in As Good as it Gets. Tha's right: good times, noodle salad. So anytime I head out for an extended period of time, when I know I won't be listening to NPR, I get to set the tone for the trip. It's always my favorite part.
I don't know what's going on in my life. I don't know what's going on with the Peace Corps. But when I'm programming my disc changer I always get to take a step back for at least a few minutes and try and get a grip on it all.
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