Today was the first day back to school after a little over two weeks of vacation, which I spent in the United States with my family. I have to admit that after a long and difficult trip back to Moldova, I was kind of dreading having to get up this morning and get back into … Continue reading Vacation is Over, and It’s Not as Bad as I Thought
2017 was a good year. This was my only complete calendar year spent in Moldova, and I'm so lucky that I've had such an amazing adventure here. 2017 wasn't without its challenges, but it really was a year full of wonderful memories, fun adventures, and special moments. Here my top 20 memories and moments from … Continue reading Top Memories 2017
When I left the United States one and a half years ago to start my Peace Corps journey in Moldova, I didn't really plan to come home again until my two-plus year commitment was up. This past summer I was talking to my grandparents and they encouraged me to come home for Christmas, and since … Continue reading Home for Christmas
Week 15!
One of the best parts of my final year here so far has been the continuation of the English Club I do with students in grades 7 through 9 at my school. I started the club last winter in February and had about 70 students sign up and about 50 students regularly show up. We … Continue reading English Club
The Oke Den 