I'm finally past the two-weeks-until-Peace-Corps-staging point. In just a week and a half, I'll be heading to Philadelphia for staging. Staging is a 2-3 days of training that occurs in the United States before you depart to your country of service. In other words, staging is the point at which you say goodbye to all … Continue reading Less Than Two Weeks…
Category: Life and Such
Random Tidbits
Hello everyone! I hope the weather is nice in your corner of the world and that you've had a good weekend! Here are some random tidbits from my life: 1) I went to Rochester, NY for the weekend to visit one of my best friends from high school. It was a fun weekend- we went … Continue reading Random Tidbits
Medical Clearance- Check!
As you may already know, I'm going into the Peace Corps once I'm finished with college. The application process is a lengthy and thorough process. Once you've actually been offered and accepted a position, there are several more hoops to jump through. First, you have to submit a very thorough medical history. I'm talking about … Continue reading Medical Clearance- Check!
Snow and Ice and Rain, Oh My!
I don't know what the weather's like in your neck of the woods, but it is especially icky here. The temperature is hovering right around freezing, it has been raining all day, and the ground is solid ice. My college didn't cancel classes, so I've had to already brave the horrid sidewalks and have to … Continue reading Snow and Ice and Rain, Oh My!
My Wishes for 2016
I still struggling to believe that it's already 2016! Instead of goals or resolutions this year, I wanted to share some of my wishes for the year to come. As much as I enjoy making my yearly goals, I know that this year is going to be very different and include many varied experiences, so … Continue reading My Wishes for 2016
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