How it started...

Hello Everyone! I decided to start getting some practice blogging with the hopes that I will soon rely on it for communication with friends and family. I am a recent graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in Marketing (Go Rams!!!). I graduated in May 2009, and am currently awaiting approval of my Peace Corps application. I turned in my medical packet about a month ago, and am having a hard time waiting to hear back from Uncle Sam. I have been nominated for an Agricultural Business position in Asia leaving sometime in January. I am very excited about this nomination, but am trying not to get my heart set on it because I have heard stories of people getting completely different assignments and/or regions at the last minute.
I just remembered the title of this post, so here's how it started...
After serving 4 years in the Army (2000-2004), I toyed with the idea of joining the Peace Corps. After looking into it lightly, I decided to pursue higher education and get a degree instead. During my Senior year, I obtained an internship with Hewlett Packard in Fort Collins. The excitement of being part of such a reputable corporation soon faded after seeing behind the curtain, and I found myself wanting something different. With graduation around the corner, and the economy in a slump, my friends and I always joked about, "there's always the Peace Corps". Out of curiosity one day, I decided to look into it again (this time more in depth). I sat at the computer for probably 5 hours and poured over every link and resource on the official site. I was so taken and inspired by what Peace Corps volunteers were doing around the globe, and I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. It was one of those moments when something just clicks, and you think, "This is what I'm supposed to do." So, I started and finished the online application the same day, and have now mailed off my medical packet awaiting a response.
So, that's how it started, and I'll let you know when anything changes.