adventure is out there:

So I think I've finally settled on a short-term goal for myself and it's probably the best idea I've come up with yet. I'm going to volunteer abroad.

I've always wanted to do work with non-profit organizations and I think doing something big like helping kids in Southeast Asia or teaching in Africa would be the most wholesome thing I could do with my life at this point. I've checked out a few organizations like International Volunteer HQ, Cross-Cultural Solutions, and United Planet. Yet I think Volunteer HQ has the best prices and includes a lot of the same places as the other organizations. I filled out my application to help teach computer skills in South Africa, and I've set my goal date to January 1st. I have never wanted anything so badly in my life.

I'd have to inform my parents of my decision and I'm sure they'll back me up if I really show them how far I'm willing to go to achieve this. I will most likely set up an account with Go Fund Me, and have my friends and family help out with the cost of this endeavor. In the meantime, I should look into a part time job and other methods of fundraising.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this probably won't be my only volunteering adventure, as I've been fantasizing about doing something like this for years. There's so many places I want to see and there's people I can help everywhere. I can't think of anything else I'd rather do with my life, and I sincerely hope I can start making the right moves soon!