May 08 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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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Feb 27 2012
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Counting down the days reminds me of Europe’s ‘Final Countdown’. I really need to stop counting the days. One more week!!!! I am more nervous of what to wear …
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Feb 25 2012
I am a huge procrastinator! I still don’t have everything that I need. I’m glad I re-read the materials sent to me a few days ago as I failed to see the part: “you will want to make sure to bring a few days worth of clothing in your carry-on luggage, just in case your …
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Feb 24 2012
Well well well.. It’s been a while since I posted something here. I received my staging materials 2 weeks ago and have received my itinerary for Malawi. I only have 10 days left before I move to the Warm Heart of Africa! Malawi! I have been so busy these past few weeks from: Buying stuff …
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Dec 11 2011
Yesterday, I received an email from the Country Desk Officer for Peace Corps Malawi giving invitees an update. “Dear Invitees to Peace Corps Malawi— Congratulations on your invitation and acceptance to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi! My name is ___________ and I am the Country Desk Officer for Peace Corps Malawi. Apologies …
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