You know how it is? Sometimes you start thinking, what will you be doing in a month, in six months, in a year? You don't know, and the further you look, the more unclear it gets... You can make assumptions, build plans, set goals... heck, you have to! Absolutely! Take control of your life.

Just now I found a note in a book with the date 06.04.10 and the inscription "September 2010 - W&T?" Meaning, back in April of this year, I was thinking about the possibility of another trip to America, but at the time I wasn't at all sure it would be possible, but here I am... I'm already in the program, looking for a job:) And it's like that all the time, you know? I'll take a piece of paper right now and write - "31.05.11 - plane Moscow - New York?" and if I don't forget, I'll read this note on board the plane:) A kind of message to the future from me today to me tomorrow:) And what's important: then it will be an objective reality, but now - it's just plans and hopes...

And actually, I have a question: why do we participate in this program? To gain huge experience in independent living? To earn money? To see one of the most beautiful countries in the world with our own eyes? To meet new people? To improve our English? To feel freedom from parental supervision? To break away from old acquaintances in favor of new ones?

Most likely it's all of the above, or - something different for everyone. For example, I know at least two cases where two girls took part in the program because they were dumped. And they are just brilliant:)))) After all, they found the strength within themselves, without looking back at the past, to move forward, toward something better.

After all, it often happens that we get so used to our life, our home, friends, computer, dog, university, gym, girlfriend/boyfriend, that until some kind of crisis happens, we just can't look at familiar things differently and we're just afraid to change something... For the sun to come out, it needs to rain; to overcome a fear of heights, you need to jump with a parachute.

As for me... I also want to change my life. And I'm sure - I can!:)))

And what pushes you toward this amazing adventure?:)

P.S. I believe in my luck and in my unforgettable summer in America in 2011:))))))))))

(02.10.2010)