Today marks six months in Moldova. I know it's cliche, but it's really, truly hard to believe that I have already been in this beautiful country for six months, for one half of a year. I remember sitting on the plane as it took off from JFK airport and thinking, "I can't believe I'm actually … Continue reading A Look Back: The First Six Months
This past week was the first time I've celebrated Thanksgiving abroad, without my family. The actual day of Thanksgiving was almost like any other day here. I went to school, taught 5 lessons, several of which didn't go particularly well, then planned with my partner for several hours after school. At one point I was … Continue reading My First Peace Corps Thanksgiving
Our M31 EE group had our IST (in-service training) this past week in the capital. It was a busy 6 days of various sessions. Last Saturday and Sunday we started off our IST with two days of language training along with the M31 HE (Health Education) volunteers. We split up into groups of 5-6 volunteers … Continue reading IST Conference
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. -Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban I don't usually talk about politics on here. But, as you probably know, the US elections were this past Tuesday. I know people from the other side of … Continue reading Finding Light in the Darkness
I've been in Moldova for almost five months now and at site for about two and a half months. I'm starting to feel like things are finally settling in and I've gotten more or less used to life here in Moldova. So what have I been up to? Teaching English At first, it was quite … Continue reading Life Lately in Moldova
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