Comments on: Finding Inspiration http://lavidaidealist.org/2009/08/28/finding-inspiration/ Stories and Resources from Idealists in Latin America Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:17:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Here’s to Courage | La Vida Idealist http://lavidaidealist.org/2009/08/28/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-254 Here’s to Courage | La Vida Idealist Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:16:35 +0000 http://lavidaidealist.org/?p=916#comment-254 [...] while back we wrote about our new friend, Cat, who was turning to us for some inspiration.  More specifically, she was looking for some advice on [...] [...] while back we wrote about our new friend, Cat, who was turning to us for some inspiration.  More specifically, she was looking for some advice on [...]

]]> By: Luisse http://lavidaidealist.org/2009/08/28/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Luisse Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:43:56 +0000 http://lavidaidealist.org/?p=916#comment-251 Hi - again! Um... can I just say it was great to read this. However, now I still have some questions or thoughts I was wondering if I could drop them with you (hehe). First of all I think it is really great what Cat is doing! And I'm sorry if I'm commenting like asif you are a cheer-leader of an agony aunt for any body. It's just when I read this blog I can see that Cat has reached a cross road in her life, and there are good and bad in each direction. I would have most certainly done what she had done. But, with me... I am currently 18 year old I left school when I was 16 (I'm not sure where you are from..but in the UK this is the correct time we leave, then it's college for 2 years, and then university I guess is equivalent to US college level - so I wasn't a drop-out)... Then I began college and left before finishing my A-levels. I started work as a 2nd option. Then, last year I applied for university to study Nursing (and to hopefully go into tropical medicine), so I quit my job ready to go, then suddenly I decided to wait and to go traveling, so I used my savings that were meant to be for university to go for 7 weeks volunteering in Huancayo, Perú. I have since retunred, and now I am in another job and due to start university in March 2010. Now, when you speak about Cat's choice she had, she had already a succesful career behind her and for when you was to return she would still be recognised for what she had achieved career-wise. The difference with me is that I have not got this behind me, and all anybody around me can see is that I didn't finish college, I postponed starting university... and now... recently I attended the Latin American 2009 conference in London, and all these oppertunities for young people have presented themselves. And I'm stuck what to do... I think maybe I am scared to loose time as by the time I finish uni I will officially be an adult. However, I think life-experience is more important to my true aspirations in life. I actually agree that what people are thinking about my ways is true. I do need to go to university yes I know. But, there is still this huge feeling of all these oppertunities I feel are more personally valuable to me and I don't want to change these during the tough three years as a stressed-no-time student nurse. I'm not asking for somebody to tell me what to do... but I really would appreciate any thoughts or anybody who can relate to this that I could hear from. I hope somebody made it to the end of this comment (I am not a great writer haha!) Please, here is my mail: luisse@live.com I would like to hear from anybody as a response, the great writer who wrote this blog post, anybody reading the blog post, anybody. Oh, and incase I'm not allowed to post my email on here.. here is my facebook: www.facebook.com/luisses Hi – again! Um… can I just say it was great to read this. However, now I still have some questions or thoughts I was wondering if I could drop them with you (hehe). First of all I think it is really great what Cat is doing! And I’m sorry if I’m commenting like asif you are a cheer-leader of an agony aunt for any body. It’s just when I read this blog I can see that Cat has reached a cross road in her life, and there are good and bad in each direction. I would have most certainly done what she had done. But, with me… I am currently 18 year old I left school when I was 16 (I’m not sure where you are from..but in the UK this is the correct time we leave, then it’s college for 2 years, and then university I guess is equivalent to US college level – so I wasn’t a drop-out)… Then I began college and left before finishing my A-levels. I started work as a 2nd option. Then, last year I applied for university to study Nursing (and to hopefully go into tropical medicine), so I quit my job ready to go, then suddenly I decided to wait and to go traveling, so I used my savings that were meant to be for university to go for 7 weeks volunteering in Huancayo, Perú. I have since retunred, and now I am in another job and due to start university in March 2010.

Now, when you speak about Cat’s choice she had, she had already a succesful career behind her and for when you was to return she would still be recognised for what she had achieved career-wise. The difference with me is that I have not got this behind me, and all anybody around me can see is that I didn’t finish college, I postponed starting university… and now… recently I attended the Latin American 2009 conference in London, and all these oppertunities for young people have presented themselves. And I’m stuck what to do… I think maybe I am scared to loose time as by the time I finish uni I will officially be an adult. However, I think life-experience is more important to my true aspirations in life. I actually agree that what people are thinking about my ways is true. I do need to go to university yes I know. But, there is still this huge feeling of all these oppertunities I feel are more personally valuable to me and I don’t want to change these during the tough three years as a stressed-no-time student nurse.

I’m not asking for somebody to tell me what to do… but I really would appreciate any thoughts or anybody who can relate to this that I could hear from.

I hope somebody made it to the end of this comment (I am not a great writer haha!)

Please, here is my mail: luisse@live.com

I would like to hear from anybody as a response, the great writer who wrote this blog post, anybody reading the blog post, anybody.

Oh, and incase I’m not allowed to post my email on here.. here is my facebook: http://www.facebook.com/luisses

]]> By: Luisse http://lavidaidealist.org/2009/08/28/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-250 Luisse Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:56:24 +0000 http://lavidaidealist.org/?p=916#comment-250 When opening this blog (- I had my eye on it whilst reading the one's posted previously)... I first read a comment a lady had left... I was slouching in my chair. But, as soon as I read the quote 'she is terrified to walk away - even if....' I sat up straight. I have not read further yet... but I'm really excited as this relates exactly to the first thing in my mind!! (I will go to read the rest now - haha) Just thought I would share this. When opening this blog (- I had my eye on it whilst reading the one’s posted previously)… I first read a comment a lady had left… I was slouching in my chair. But, as soon as I read the quote ’she is terrified to walk away – even if….’ I sat up straight. I have not read further yet… but I’m really excited as this relates exactly to the first thing in my mind!! (I will go to read the rest now – haha) Just thought I would share this.

]]> By: 5 Surprises About International Volunteering: #1 – Disorganized Organizations /  La Vida Idealist http://lavidaidealist.org/2009/08/28/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-176 5 Surprises About International Volunteering: #1 – Disorganized Organizations /  La Vida Idealist Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:13:11 +0000 http://lavidaidealist.org/?p=916#comment-176 [...] If you’ve been following this blog, you know that many of the contributors write a lot about the importance of things such as taking chances, putting the pieces together and accepting failure.  That got us thinking about the world of international volunteering and our experiences embracing the unknown as we’ve headed off to far away places. Not knowing exactly what to expect can be tough; it’s what keeps a lot of people from busting out and exploring the world.  That’s what has got our new friend, Cat, nervous about the adventure she is planning. [...] [...] If you’ve been following this blog, you know that many of the contributors write a lot about the importance of things such as taking chances, putting the pieces together and accepting failure.  That got us thinking about the world of international volunteering and our experiences embracing the unknown as we’ve headed off to far away places. Not knowing exactly what to expect can be tough; it’s what keeps a lot of people from busting out and exploring the world.  That’s what has got our new friend, Cat, nervous about the adventure she is planning. [...]

]]> By: They Are Us /  La Vida Idealist http://lavidaidealist.org/2009/08/28/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-55 They Are Us /  La Vida Idealist Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:42:00 +0000 http://lavidaidealist.org/?p=916#comment-55 [...] Last week, we talked about our new friend, Cat, who is yearning to break out of her current lifestyle in order to try something different – something that allows her to tap into her altruistic side. Tired of friends and family who aren’t being supportive, she’s been talking to us for further inspiration to take the plunge and to make the change she is pondering.  Change can be tough…especially when you’ve sort of settled into a way of life. [...] [...] Last week, we talked about our new friend, Cat, who is yearning to break out of her current lifestyle in order to try something different – something that allows her to tap into her altruistic side. Tired of friends and family who aren’t being supportive, she’s been talking to us for further inspiration to take the plunge and to make the change she is pondering.  Change can be tough…especially when you’ve sort of settled into a way of life. [...]

]]> By: wearekandc http://lavidaidealist.org/2009/08/28/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-48 wearekandc Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:36:56 +0000 http://lavidaidealist.org/?p=916#comment-48 Thanks - will do! We love connecting with others, like Cat, who want to break the mold. Thanks – will do! We love connecting with others, like Cat, who want to break the mold.

]]> By: tacogirl http://lavidaidealist.org/2009/08/28/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-46 tacogirl Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:30:26 +0000 http://lavidaidealist.org/?p=916#comment-46 Great post I am sure many people will get the encouragement they need from reading it. Funny how some people react to a person leaving the cookie cutter life behind. Please tell Cat I am cheer leading her from Belize to take her great adventure. Great post I am sure many people will get the encouragement they need from reading it. Funny how some people react to a person leaving the cookie cutter life behind. Please tell Cat I am cheer leading her from Belize to take her great adventure.

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