Hello Again Everyone!
It's been awhile. I've settled into my apartment finally: I've got it all painted, finally furnished, and classes have begun. Needless to say, I've been busy!
I'm at almost $1500 now! I want to say thanks to all of you who have supported me along my way. Right now, I am in the midst of trying to organize events and fundraisers at my university. I was fundraising queen in highschool -- I hosted so many events, so many times!! It's harder now with no communal cafeteria or lobby where students go by. I'm trying to organize bake sales, as well as things like entrance cocktail parties (with a small entrance fee), selling coffee (donated by local cafes/restaurants), etc. If anyone has any ideas or can help me out in any way, please let me know! In the meantime, I'm going through heavy paperwork trying to book a spot to fundraise.
And with that, I am going to end on a note of determination and perseverance! Something very interesting happened the other day: during Quidditch practice (yes, Quidditch), a team member got a 5inch slash in his leg from a broken metal broom. There was a decent amount of blood and a lot of people standing, watching, waiting, wondering what was going to happen. After retrieving a first aid kit from the library, I ran back out to help my friend. He was lying down, with my other friend holding his leg to keep it elevated. I rummaged through the first aid kit, quickly grabbing all my supplies. Using all the first aid and lifeguard training I have hammered into my brain for the last decade, I cleaned and wrapped up the wound. Once finished, I gave him instructions on how to take care of the wound from then on.
This event did so much for me in many ways. I was so focused during the whole procedure. I was calm (albeit working quickly and efficiently), and my mind worked in such an organized, processed manner. I am so ready for this experience. I want to work in the medical field, I want to help people and I want to be the best I can possibly be at it. I want this so badly.
This trip to Peru means so much to me, and if I can do this kind of work for the rest of my life, I would die happy.
