“If you are not willing to learn – no one can help you. If you are determined to learn – no one can stop you.”So I finally got scuba certified!!!! YES! I had been wanting to go diving for a very long time but had been putting it off since nobody wanted to go with …
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Jan 15
Hello World
“No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.”HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! It has been so long since I posted. The last time I posted, I moved into my house and just getting to know the community. Well, it has been …
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May 31
Jambula – Pictures
” If you’re always thinking about the things you could do or would do then you’re not actually doing the doing. So stop thinking and start doing! Disappointment can only come from thinking about what you could or would do! Live, dream and most importantly DO.” So I finally tethered my blackberry with my …
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May 30
Community Integration
“Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone…just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” I am finally getting settled at my site but still getting to know the community. I can’t believe I’m saying this but I actually miss the village lifestyle of not having electricity, running water …
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May 08
On Site
Life is a process not a destination, a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved. So I finally moved in to site and making it my home. As I mentioned in my previous post, there are plenty of problems with this house (if I look for it) but I will try to …
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May 06
It’s Official – Got Sworn In!
If you are planning for a year, sow rice. If you are planning for a decade, plant trees. If you are planning for a lifetime, educate people. Well well well… I survived the first few weeks of training! I am now officially a Peace Corps Volunteer! The swearing ceremony was held at the Ambassador’s house …
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Apr 17
Hello from Malawi!!!
Oh my, I don’t know where to begin my story. Well, let me pick up where I left off with my previous post. We arrived in Malawi on March 8 and we were greeted by the awesome current PCV’s and staff! The flight from JFK to JoBurg was almost 15 hours and the flight from …
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Mar 07
On My Way to Staging (Philly)
This is where the bitter sweet fun begins. I am sad that I am leaving but I am glad that I am finally going to be able to go and fulfill my life’s calling. Let me pick up from where I left in my previous post. I talked about my luggage. Well, after I finally …
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Mar 07
Last week in Burbank
Let me start by saying “I’m glad I made it”. Whew! But before I get to that, let me talk about how everyday was like for me these past few days. Almost every single day of this past week has been very busy. Whether it’s spending time with friends, running errands or just filing… Yup, …
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Feb 28
How to Contact Me
As mentioned in my previous posts, I will have no access to the internet for the first 8 weeks in Malawi. Which means, I can only be contacted through regular snail mail. Unless it’s an emergency then you may contact: Office of Special Services (OSS) at Peace Corps Washington Phone: 1-800-424-8580, Ext 1470, or 202- …
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