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- …
Category Archive: Africa
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Feb 27 2012
Pre-Service Training (One More Week!)
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
Getting to Malawi
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
10 Days Left!!!
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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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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