Anyone who has ever had to pack for 2 years in just a couple of suitcases knows this is no easy feat. I've been planning for packing for almost two months: making lists, getting things that were missing, figuring out what to use for luggage, and thinking about what I'll miss and want to bring. … Continue reading Packing, Packing, Packing
Over the past few weeks, I have been reading everything I can find about Moldova, particularly blogs written by past and present Peace Corps volunteers in Moldova. These blogs have been invaluable to me as I try to prepare myself for two years in a place that is very different from the United States. One … Continue reading Asking Myself “Why Not?” Instead of “Why?”
Way back in June, I stumbled across an article that just happened to be on the Peace Corps official blog. I don't even remember what the article was about, but I clicked some links and ended up on the Peace Corps website. I probably spent about five hours that day checking out practically every page … Continue reading Embarking on New Journeys
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