Category Archive: Peace Corps

Mar 26 2014

“Africa and Beyond” Photo Exhibition

The Living Room Cafe & JME Photographie Presents: “Africa and Beyond Photo Exhibition” “Auction and sale of photographs to raise funds for Camp Sky which aims to inspire and prepare motivated Malawian students and teachers academically, socially, and creatively.” VENUE: The Living Room Cafe DATE: Thursday, 3 April 2014 TIME: 6 PM – 9 PM …

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Dec 08 2013

Malawi Immigration Police

I had a crazy experience a few months ago with Malawi Immigration Police. A fellow volunteer was staying with me and we were having coffee when we heard a big bus pull up in front of my apartment. I live in a guarded gated compound with 17 houses so when a bus pulls in, they …

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Dec 03 2013

Northern Malawi Trip with “The Bro”

  When we were born, we are crying while the world rejoices. We should live our lives in such a way that when we die, the world cries while we are rejoicing.” – Yogi Raman Shout Out to My Bro – Happy Birthday Exactly one year ago, my brother was on his way back home …

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Nov 26 2013

Lilongwe to Zanzibar

You must do the things today that others will not do so that you can have the things tomorrow that others will not have. What Happened to Me? I am really bad at keeping this blog up to date. My debit card expired and my replacement card got lost in the mail so my website …

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Aug 02 2013

Trip to South Luangwa

Happiness is a journey, not a destination. Live for today – there will never be another one quite like it. Alright, to continue where I left off from my post on my brother’s visit, we also went on a safari in South Luangwa in Zambia. It was a really good trip and was the highlight …

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Jan 18 2013

Brother’s Visit

  “Happiness is a journey, not a destination. Live for today – there will never be another one quite like it.”A few months ago, my brother came to visit me in the warm heart of Africa to celebrate his birthday. It’s a bit of a change of environment for him since he lives in Las …

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Jan 17 2013

What’s New?

    “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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Jan 16 2013

Scuba Diving

“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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May 31 2012

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 2012

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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