its official!

Well, its official...I got an email today that my Australian work visa was approved!! I honestly can't believe how quickly and easily everything has happened. I've only been home for about 3 and a half weeks. And applied for my visa just 3 weeks ago. I cannot believe it went through so fast! The whole process was much easier than I thought it would be. Its all online and through emails. The only thing I really had to do for it was get a chest x-ray to make sure I didn't have TB. So, I must be healthy because they are letting me in the country!

Its been an overwhelming and exciting day! I officially resigned from my job at Chicot today. I knew I wasn't going back but I wanted to wait to make sure my visa went through before I resigned. As excited as I am, it was still harder than I thought to write that resignation letter. I spent 3 years at Chicot, working with some of the most amazing people and kids i've ever met. Those 3 years taught me so much about myself and as excited as I am about starting a new chapter in my life I am really going to miss everyone at Chicot and Little Rock for that matter!

So, I guess the next thing is to set a travel date. I'm thinking i'll leave at the end of August but we'll see. Of course I have a million things to do before I leave. And yes, the teacher in me has made a long to do list. I'm so excited! Its been hard sitting and waiting but I knew it was only a matter of time. Now that its official I can get excited, and have something to look forward to. There is so much to look forward to!