The Toronto Adventure
Before my South African Adventure can begin, the Toronto Adventure must end.
So it is that I am sitting next to a sea of boxes and a sparsely disheveled bookshelf. Today, Thursday, marks the first night in 4 that I have not wrapped a breakable, or packed a box full of a book and sweater mix. Tonight, I drank in a bit of Toronto.
Or shoved it in my mouth, rather.
Tonight was Gerard Street and an Indian buffet. It was delicious. I sat with friends from a prior summer job at TELUS Mobility, and rehashed old issues, and discussed new lives.
Before sundown, my days have been more energetic. I've been reading Canada's Foreign Policy Statement on Development, and enjoying every second of it. I have also been shown a glimpse of the workings of a fast-growing fundraising office, one that raises money for children in the name of Former South African President, Mr. Nelson Mandela.
It has been humbling. It has not been easy. But I have a very short time to find my footing before this opportunity is over, and I need to make sure that I make the most of this chance. It is surely a once in a lifetime opportunity.
So it is that I am sitting next to a sea of boxes and a sparsely disheveled bookshelf. Today, Thursday, marks the first night in 4 that I have not wrapped a breakable, or packed a box full of a book and sweater mix. Tonight, I drank in a bit of Toronto.
Or shoved it in my mouth, rather.
Tonight was Gerard Street and an Indian buffet. It was delicious. I sat with friends from a prior summer job at TELUS Mobility, and rehashed old issues, and discussed new lives.
Before sundown, my days have been more energetic. I've been reading Canada's Foreign Policy Statement on Development, and enjoying every second of it. I have also been shown a glimpse of the workings of a fast-growing fundraising office, one that raises money for children in the name of Former South African President, Mr. Nelson Mandela.
It has been humbling. It has not been easy. But I have a very short time to find my footing before this opportunity is over, and I need to make sure that I make the most of this chance. It is surely a once in a lifetime opportunity.
posted by Jana at 10:59 PM
1 Comments:
I feel confident knowing that the ICDG is in favour of my current activities. Though, I am disappointed that I was not sent the signal for a meeting prior to my departure. I expect this situation to be remedied upon my return. I'll prepare a slide show. ;-)
Miss ya Mega Man!!
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