Saturday in Vipava
Saturday in Vipava
On Saturday, I went with Jana and Barbara to Vipava in the southwest of Slovenia. There we attended a teachers’ conference of the four Catholic High schools that are in Slovenia. We had lunch and socialized with other teachers. It seemed weird that I would be included in this mix but I think it allowed me to spend time with the people that I would be working and living for the next year.
As Jozhitsa Pizzoni gave her speech I realize something very important to me. I have been wrestling with the question of choice for the past year. What does it mean to choose? It means to forego other paths in pursuit of another. As I am sure other people in this world are unhappy with this, I am too. Some people probably don’t reflect on it like I do but that is my nature to think about and understand my life to a degree that is probably unhealthy. I was overwhelmed by the joy of understanding sitting listening to her. I finally understood that I had made the right choice. How could I have not seen living in St. Louis that I would gain something special in Slovenia? Here, I can learn a new language, culture, and more about myself than at home.
The States can wait. Certain people can’t understand that, and that is fine. But people, whose opinion I respect more, know why this experience is needed. I say needed because how could I know what is right for me just after university? If language is my path, then I will go back to the States with an experience unmatched. If something else suits my fancy I will certainly have a better idea about it after this trip. Really this will be a great year.
On Saturday, I went with Jana and Barbara to Vipava in the southwest of Slovenia. There we attended a teachers’ conference of the four Catholic High schools that are in Slovenia. We had lunch and socialized with other teachers. It seemed weird that I would be included in this mix but I think it allowed me to spend time with the people that I would be working and living for the next year.
As Jozhitsa Pizzoni gave her speech I realize something very important to me. I have been wrestling with the question of choice for the past year. What does it mean to choose? It means to forego other paths in pursuit of another. As I am sure other people in this world are unhappy with this, I am too. Some people probably don’t reflect on it like I do but that is my nature to think about and understand my life to a degree that is probably unhealthy. I was overwhelmed by the joy of understanding sitting listening to her. I finally understood that I had made the right choice. How could I have not seen living in St. Louis that I would gain something special in Slovenia? Here, I can learn a new language, culture, and more about myself than at home.
The States can wait. Certain people can’t understand that, and that is fine. But people, whose opinion I respect more, know why this experience is needed. I say needed because how could I know what is right for me just after university? If language is my path, then I will go back to the States with an experience unmatched. If something else suits my fancy I will certainly have a better idea about it after this trip. Really this will be a great year.
posted by Richard P. at 3:24 PM
1 Comments:
You are doing the right thing, man. I know you don't need a stranger to tell you that, but I thought I would just provide some unsolicited support.
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