I got a high five. In the face. With a chair. Life decided to give me a hard time.

For those of you who don't know, I have been chosen to participate in the Amazon selection camp!! The idea was to go on the camp while starting to study Drama. I was planning to skip one week of class and come back and work really hard to catch up. This picture, however, changed dramatically. I received an email from the Drama Department at the university, telling me that they will not allow me to attend the selection camp. I would miss too much work, especially practical stuff that I can't catch up on. My heart started pounding as I stared at my computer in disbelief. So now I have to choose between Pangaea and studying? Honestly, I never thought this day would come. But it did.

So I was torn between two worlds, not knowing which side to choose. Would I be able to forgive myself if I dropped out of the selection camp? Taking a gap year presents a challenge as well: Where will I stay? What will I do on such short notice?

So right now my future is as stable as an elephant balancing on the top of a needle. My Dad consoled me with some wise words: "When a door slams shut in your face, don't try to kick it open. Other doors will open where that one closed up." So I won't fret too much about what happened. I will simply choose the best option I have, and continue my life happily. If my life gets thrown into a completely different direction, then so be it. I am ready for this adventure!

One thing I knew from the moment that I read that email, was that Pangaea has made such a big impact on my life. I cannot bear the thought of giving up the chance that I have been offered! I have decided to take a gap year (more like a YEP year... but that's a whole new story) and commence my studies at a later stage.

So hopefully the future holds a promising time for me, but untill then, I might as well enjoy the rollercoaster ride! I am thankful for the lemons that Life has given me. I can now make lemonade from it and share it with the whole world!

Here's to Life, it's adventures and a wonderful community that we are a part of!

Cheers!
Lani