tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535605196509844105.post2725833207177742115..comments2023-05-03T09:10:18.932-06:00Comments on Adventures with Emmaline: Personal Sacrifice: Cannibalism OptionalAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237354227201263961noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535605196509844105.post-3801913239350356242010-01-27T19:39:38.310-07:002010-01-27T19:39:38.310-07:00i am so glad that i came across your blog. reading...i am so glad that i came across your blog. reading this post, i felt as if you had ripped a page out of my journal! "Have you ever seen the light leave someone's eyes when they talk about lost dreams? That, my friends, is what I'm terrified of."<br /><br />wow- love, love, love your blog- most def will be following!ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381817928446553225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535605196509844105.post-12663855918661304592010-01-27T14:34:42.822-07:002010-01-27T14:34:42.822-07:00I agree wholeheartedly. Of course, it's easie...I agree wholeheartedly. Of course, it's easier said than done, but if it's supposed to happen, it will; if it's not, it won't. In one way or another...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535605196509844105.post-73822022353932105502010-01-27T13:06:01.335-07:002010-01-27T13:06:01.335-07:00Thank you, Jesse - you, the positive reflection of...Thank you, Jesse - you, the positive reflection of my bitter-sweet and mostly negative experiences. I'm persuing the Peace Corps vigorously ... I just hesitate to talk about my aspirations now that it's down to the wire. The positive side? That, if Matt and I are 'meant to be,' two years will fly by and we'll be stronger when I return :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237354227201263961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535605196509844105.post-2836458646372229192010-01-27T10:53:51.768-07:002010-01-27T10:53:51.768-07:00You have an interesting dilemma. "If I were ...You have an interesting dilemma. "If I were you" (oh that phrase), I'd jump head first into the Peace Corps. If it is something you feel strongly about, it's easier to do it now. I've found in most cases, the moment is now.<br /><br />I feel like I've sacrificed a lot for my marriage of almost five years. It's been incredibly difficult at times, but I can honestly say that those seemingly huge sacrifices were worth it. The little dreams that faded along the way so far have given birth to even bigger dreams that I never even dared to imagine.<br /><br />I guess when it comes down to it, you have to just cross your fingers and hope that you sacrificed the right thing. Fortunately (and in some cases, unfortunately), you are the only one who can make the call.<br /><br />Best of luck to you, my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com