Dutch Baby, OH YEAH!

So I have finally decided to GO TO NETHERLANDS!!!

After seeking external input, talking on the phone, sitting and reflecting, and taking an msn poll :-), I realised that this is definately an experience I want in the next few months.

I looked at my big picture, my overall outcome - which is to start a youth development organisation. And one thing I lack is the hardcore people development environment of a large MNC. I have the NGO experience, the university sector experience... now I just need some coroporate people development experience.

I am thrilled that the role is only 6 months - that enables me to get a high level quality experience, in a minimum amount of time; whilst allowing me the soonest possible option for starting my organisation at the end of this year. Plus many of the people I want to network with around learning and youth development, are currently located in Europe.

I must admit that the thought of going to India, to Africa, to Asia is definately appealing - and on the country location side of things, this caused me alot of thought. Do I want to be in Western Europe again? My answer YES because it is the professional experience I need, and plus many of my closest friends are in Europe; so it is also like going 'home'.

I am just SO excited about it now that I have decided, and really feel it is the best decision, the best way to get the experience I need in a timeframe that fits into my bigger picture.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who talked to me about it. Bergio who applied mathematical formulas with me to reach an outcome, Jen and Digs for the mega msn chat, Tee, Chris, Mark, Asha, Mims, Anuj, Melissa, Wei, Esther, Dan and everyone who commented on my blog :-) You guys ROCK!!

The best thing about this whole experience is that it has reminded me of the wonderful friends that I have in my life, and the awesome network of people I have at my disposal to personally challenge me. Seriously amazing.