Holiday season is a time for joy and happiness but things aren’t always joyful and happy. Things might not be going the way you wanted it to be but how you respond to it is what defines the outcome. Carrot, Egg, Coffee bean… Hopefully you get something out of this post. Happy Holidays! A daughter …
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Dec 11 2011
Email From Country Desk Officer
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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Dec 01 2011
Make the Difference
You Make The Difference If each grain of sand were to say: “One grain does not make a mountain, there would be no land.” If each drop of water were to say: “One drop does not make an ocean, there would be no sea.” If each note of music were to say: “Each note does …
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Nov 09 2011
Schistosomiasis
One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to go snorkeling or just go for a swim. I also love to try street foods and let’s just say that I pay for the consequences afterwards… Not sure if it’s the water or how it’s cooked or my stomach just doesn’t agree with the …
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Nov 09 2011
White Person in Africa
This video reminded me of my conversation with a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RCPV). He said… in Africa, if you are not Black, you are White! Haha. I found that funny because it’s so true! Not just in Africa but in many developing nations and especially in remote areas. Children will follow you where ever …
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Oct 31 2011
Passport
I just got an update from travel.state.gov that my Peace Corps official passport has been processed and sent to Peace Corps. I submitted it on October 10 and received an email on the 26th stating that my passport was mailed and expected delivery was on the 28th. I hope I can request for my personal …
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Oct 31 2011
Amazing Race in Malawi
I’ve actually never heard of Amazing Race until last year when my brother and I were in Macau. It was truly amazing to watch those guys stress over transportation and language barriers. They each have a camera man assigned to them and I think the camera man has to work twice as hard to chase …
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Oct 25 2011
My Assignment
Country: Malawi Program: Community Health and HIV and AIDS Job Title: Community Health Advisor Orientation Dates: March 5-6, 2012 Pre-Service Training: March 7-May 9, 2012 (in Malawi)* Dates of Service: May 10, 2012 – May 9, 2014* *Dates are subject to change PRIMARY DUTIES: The Malawi Ministry of Health utilizes Peace Corps Health Volunteers to …
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Oct 25 2011
God Grew Tired of Us
I’ve heard many people say that I should watch this film and I finally made the time to watch it earlier. Wow, what a story. I wanna meet these guys and just talk to them and hear their stories. It would be an honor. The hardships and sacrifices they went through was truly unimaginable. Here …
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Oct 24 2011
FAQs About Peace Corps in Malawi
So here are some of the FAQs about Malawi that I copied from www.peacecorpswiki.org How much luggage will I be allowed to bring to Malawi? Most airlines have baggage size and weight limits and assess charges for transport of baggage that exceeds this allowance. The Peace Corps has its own size and weight limitations, and …
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