I described the process of being matched up with host families as being anxious kitties at the shelter. Imagine this: You are placed in a …
Peace Corps
Holidays and Exams
It’s been a busy week out here in training-land. 3 holidays in one week, and only one day off. July 1 is Rwandan Independence Day …
Being Lost
I’ve been trying to finish this post for a few months now. I don’t think I’ve ever struggled so much trying to put in my …
Pre-Service Training
For those of you who like my soul searching [baring?] posts, this is not one of them. Stay tuned next week for more of that. …
Settling in
Days 2 and 3 involved getting ourselves safely to Kigali–an adventure by itself. Our bus was about an hour late getting to Philadelphia. Then the …
Alive and Well
Yes, I am in fact, alive and well. I’ve been in Rwanda for about a couple of days now, and I have lots to say. …
Last Night at the Hideaway
It’s Saturday night. I’ve just work my last shift, and for now, I am alone. Blissfully alone. I love my friends, I do, but as …
Stay. Don’t go.
Stay. Don’t go. That’s all I wanted to hear. We met for dinner one last time before I planned to leave. We met at our …
Saying good-byes
Fact: good-byes are the worst. For more months than I care to remember, I’ve been preparing for departure. Preparing to say my good-byes to a life …
Packing for Peace Corps | Rwanda
Let’s begin with: I HATE PACKING. AND SHOPPING. AND WAITING. Add to it that I have already done this once when I thought I’d …