The short version of the story is that I just don't know.

The long version is that a paraprofessional at my school told me about www.teachforamerica.org, in which recent college grads (you don't need any educational background) commit two years of their lives to teaching in underachieving parts of the country. "To keep your options open, you know?" she said.

I checked it out, just out of curiosity. I looked at the website on February 23, and the deadline to apply was February 18. The next deadline is September 30.

I've felt so committed to this Peace Corps idea, but I feel more connected to the above. I've found some similar programs, just to explore some options, and they're appealing.

The last month and a half at the PTC has been enlightening to me in so many ways, and it's all happening at lightning speed.